Discussion: Managing Expectations Across Generations
b"Josh, Cody, and Jake discuss Monday's interview with Lee Caraher about generational differences and how to lead well in multi-generational contexts. Their discussion includes the number of generations they work with (there are up to five in the workforce now!), how the education system can be deceptive for both employer and employee expectations, and how to deal with that. This episode also includes Jake and Cody singing the Quadratic Formula song (because there apparently is one).\\nKey Takeaways:\\n- Be adaptable. Every generation has different perspectives and ways of doing things. Learn to motivate despite these differences.\\n- Be specific in communication.\\n- Loyalty is not transactional. It sticks around after whatever formal arrangement there is because of the relationship that exists.\\n- If you are a good leader, you will build loyalty. \\n- Lifelong loyalty doesn't have to mean lifelong employment.\\n- Lifelong loyalty doesn't have to mean your followers will always be your followers.\\n- Keep your relationship strong with all people (inasmuch as you can) - you never know what might happen in life!\\n- Help people succeed in their own journey.\\n- Use specificity when you're communicating with people from other generations."