Generations at Work
Tim Elmore, Susan Davis
Generations at Work is the must-listen podcast for leaders, professionals, and teams striving to bridge the generational divide in today's workplace. Hosted by Dr. Tim Elmore, best-selling author and generational leadership expert, and Susan Davis, Maxwell Leadership Facilitator and Coach, this podcast dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of a multi-generational workforce.
Each episode features insightful conversations with industry experts, real-world stories, and actionable strategies to foster collaboration, improve communication, and drive organizational success. Whether you're a seasoned leader managing a diverse team or an emerging professional navigating workplace dynamics, Generations at Work delivers the tools and insights you need to build bridges, not walls between generations.
Each episode features insightful conversations with industry experts, real-world stories, and actionable strategies to foster collaboration, improve communication, and drive organizational success. Whether you're a seasoned leader managing a diverse team or an emerging professional navigating workplace dynamics, Generations at Work delivers the tools and insights you need to build bridges, not walls between generations.
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Oct 26, 2023 • 32min
Who Is Responsible for Student Success?
When asked, "What is the most important thing that needs to be addressed when you think about this upcoming school year?" two subjects that rose to the top of the list for parents, teachers, and administrators were the safety of the school building and addressing students' mental health and emotional well-being. We all agree that mental health and emotional well-being […]
Oct 12, 2023 • 26min
Understanding Different Generations with Dr. Jean Twenge
Dr. Jean Twenge is a Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University and is the author of several books including her latest entitled: "Generations: The Real Difference Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers and the Silent Generation." Dr. Twenge frequently gives talks and seminars on generational differences and technology. Her audiences have included college faculty and staff, parent […]
Sep 28, 2023 • 26min
Three Organic Strategies to Engage Teens
Today many educators, coaches, and leaders look for a "life hack" or fresh ideas on how to keep often distracted students engaged in the fun of learning. When we better engage students, we help them to perform better. In this episode, Tim and Andrew give practical advice on how to keep students engaged in a world of distractions. Find out […]
Sep 14, 2023 • 31min
Shaping Generation Z's Worldview
Content Warning: To skip the mention of suicide, jump to 5:36. As teachers, parents, coaches, and youth workers watch young people (Gen Z and Gen Alpha) grow up, they're seeing a distance in how they view life. Their perspective has evolved beyond where Gen X and Gen Y stood decades ago. These worldviews can be put into three categories: Pre-Modern […]
Aug 28, 2023 • 36min
Living Up to Your Fullest Potential with John Acuff
Jon Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including "Soundtracks," "Your New Playlist," and the Wall Street Journal #1 bestseller "Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done." When he's not writing or recording his popular podcast, "All It Takes Is a Goal," Acuff can be found on a stage as one of INC's Top 100 Leadership […]
Aug 17, 2023 • 30min
Five Insights on Teen Loneliness from A Member of Generation Z with Kiera Colson
Today we are experiencing a pandemic of loneliness. It's global. And one of our interns this summer has been on a personal journey to discover the "human side" of this epidemic we all keep talking about. Kiera Colson was an intern with us at Growing Leaders this summer, but she actually started partnering with us last fall when she […]
Aug 3, 2023 • 25min
Four Ideas to Develop Student Leaders on your Campus this Year
When we bake a chocolate cake, we know there are essential ingredients that make the recipe work. For that matter, baking or cooking anything tasty is not random. There are fundamental ingredients that must be added to reach a flavorful outcome. Similarly, when leaders cultivate healthy, young leaders out of students, there are four ingredients that always go into the […]
Jul 20, 2023 • 29min
Helping Students Handle Their Regret with Dan Pink
Daniel H. Pink is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. With Pink's signature blend of big ideas and practical takeaways, captivating stories and crisp humor, The Power of Regret offers an urgent and indispensable guide for a life well lived. His other books include the […]
Jul 8, 2023 • 29min
What's the right age to give your child a smartphone?
The negative effects of smartphones and social media are being recognized by today's teens and many of them are not waiting for young adulthood to begin questioning the validity of their digital lifestyles. In this episode, Tim and Andrew talk about the many ways teens are starting to view their phones and how parents and educators can help to help […]
Jun 22, 2023 • 31min
Leading Disengaged Young People
We all know that today's young people are distrusting institutions and leaders in greater numbers today than ever before. Often our individual preferences take precedence over the needs and preferences of those around us. Because of these realities, it can be difficult to know how to have conversations with them about the importance of the social world around them. In […]
