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CM117: “You Want a Raise Already?”

We’ve always believed that raises and promotions are a reward for a job well done. You’ve got to earn your keep and demonstrate your value before coming to the boss with your hand out, right? Apparently not. In contrast with Boomers (and every other generation preceding them), Millennials tend to want a raise, or a promotion, or perks like their own offices as a right of employment! They are more like rights they deserve rather than rewards that are earned. Not surprisingly, that doesn’t always sit well with Boomers, who see themselves as having worked their way to the top.

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CM116: “Who Says Millennials Don’t Work on Weekends”

Crazy work hours can be a huge disruption to communication and collaboration, and Boomer managers typically aren’t adapting very well to the idea of “come and go as you please.” So, what are leaders to do?? Join Kelly and Robby as they try to figure out why Millennials can’t seem to make it to work by 8:00 am (allegedly), and why Boomers insist on rigid work hours (usually).

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CM114: “Reverse Mentoring: How About I Mentor You, Boss?”

REVERSE mentoring is a relatively new idea that has come of age with Millennials. The reason? Millennials bring value to the workplace from Day 1 with their familiarity and expertise with social media, digital tools, and connectivity. Join Robby and Kelly as they discuss real-world stories about reverse mentoring and its benefits.

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CM113: “All in the FAMILY Business”

Hey, it’s enough of a challenge for a Millennial just to work with a Boomer, but how about when that Boomer is also your dad? Join Robby and Kelly as they talk about the hazards of working in the family business, and learn from the experiences of Jessica and “Mr. Palmer.”Don’t miss this powerful introduction to CounterMentor™ leadership!

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Throwing Money Away on Bad Meetings

We have all been required to attend meetings at work. Some of them are even necessary. Occasionally, one is actually productive! Unfortunately, most — and we do mean most — are only marginally beneficial. Many are a complete waste of time. And those bad meetings are costing you a fortune.They start late. They are poorly led. They are long on ideas and short on execution. There is no follow-up or accountability.

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