How should Millennials confront Boomers, and how should Boomers do performance management so it doesn’t sound like constant criticism. In this episode, Nathan Regier, the author of “Conflict Without Casualties,” drops in to shed some light on conflict, and offer up some knowledge bombs on dealing with the natural conflict that exists between Boomers and Millennials.
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In this episode, we unpack the idea of “emotional intelligence” (EQ) and how you can be your own worst enemy. But, while leaders are far more effective when they possess a higher EQ, emotional intelligence is just as important for the success of an employee.
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It rarely takes more than a few minutes for a Boomer manager to start complaining about how much time Millennials spend on their cell phones: “Will you get off your cell phone? No wonder we can’t get anything done around here!!” But is it a REAL problem, or a PERCEIVED problem? Do cell phones actually impact workplace productivity?
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In a world where superstars recount failure as the vital turning point toward their success, is it now OK to fail? Is there really such a thing as “failing upward”? Or is this new way of talking about it just reinforcing Boomers’ criticism of Millennials and Millennials’ unwillingness to take risks? Join Kelly and Robby as they discuss common attitudes towards failure and why they are killing performance.
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Boomers LOVE to criticize Millennials when they don’t “act like adults” – an observation that is often subjective. And, of course, not every Millennial is guilty of childish behavior, but both generations love to generalize! However, where there is smoke, there is often a fire around somewhere. Join Kelly and Robby as they take on dysfunctional behavior in the office and figure out what is childish – and what is negotiable.
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Your old-school, micro-management approach scares off all the talented young employees. There are three habits in particular that Millennials hate about managers. Despite the stereotype that all Millennials have grown up coddled with a shelf full of participation trophies, they really just need a little bit of feedback and face time.
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