KL150: Multigenerational Leadership

Lindsey Pollak

Multigenerational Work Expert | Visiting Fellow at NYU Stern School of Business | NYTimes Bestselling Author | Keynote Speaker | Executive Coach | Board Vice Chair at FourBlock

Episode Summary

Five generations. One workplace. Endless possibilities—or potential chaos?

For the first time in history, five distinct generations are working side by side: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. With a 50+ year age gap between the oldest and youngest employees, workplace tensions aren't just inevitable—they're already here.

But what if generational diversity isn't a problem to solve, but a competitive advantage waiting to be unlocked?

Join host Eddie Turner on the Keep Leading!® Podcast as he welcomes Lindsey Pollak, New York Times bestselling author and often described as a "generational translator." Named to the 2020 Thinkers50 Radar List, which honors the top global management thinkers whose work is shaping the future of how organizations are managed and led, Lindsey reveals how smart leaders are turning generational differences into organizational strength.

In this essential conversation, you'll discover: • Why traditional one-size-fits-all leadership approaches are failing in today's multigenerational workplace • The hidden workplace preferences driving each generation—and how to honor them all • Proven strategies for transforming generational friction into collaborative innovation • How to communicate across generational lines without losing your message

As Lindsey writes in her acclaimed book "The Remix," "we are more similar than we are different. We all value similar things like family, security, and fulfilling work." The key is learning to speak everyone's language.

Ready to remix your leadership approach? Don't let generational differences divide your team—let them define your success.

Bio

Lindsey Pollak is a New York Times bestselling author and international speaker often described as a “generational translator.” She is the author of four career and workplace advice books, including “The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace.” Her speaking audiences and consulting clients have included more than 300 top corporations, law firms, and universities, and her insights have appeared in such media outlets as The TODAY Show, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. Lindsey is a graduate of Yale University and is a proud member of Generation X.

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