The COVID-19 pandemic is Gen Z’s generational marker. The social and emotional damage this pandemic has had—and will continue to have—on Gen Z cannot be overstated. Candidly, we need to talk about this much more so that it becomes a safe and constructive conversation as we all work to help this generation, their families, and their communities.
I was thrilled to keynote an in-person leadership event in Oregon and sign 300 copies of Zconomy! The questions from attendees were fantastic and we had four generations in attendance. One area I really focused on during my half-day presentation: generational empathy.
Today’s recruiting and retention challenge is affecting employers of all sizes and all industries. I believe that hidden within this challenge is a huge opportunity for leaders and companies to demonstrate their culture, mission, and why they provide a great place to work and build a career. I shared how to do this in my talk…
I was thrilled to deliver my first-ever keynote in athletic wear, including a bold red t-shirt! The best part: I got to share my favorite research discoveries at the intersection of fitness, marketing, employment, and Gen Z retail trends.
Many 40-year-old and older Millennials feel a connection to both Gen X and Millennial generations, having had experience with both analog and digital worlds. In a sense, those born on the cusp between the Millennial and Gen X generations feel like they often have one foot in both worlds.
