Interacting with Generation X
In this blog series, I’m discussing how each generation prefers to interact at work, which will help you create a cohesive team. Let’s look at Generation X today. Gen X grew up between the Baby Boomer face-to-face lifestyle and the Generation Y tech lifestyle. They can be perceived as too independent, too self-focused and too […]
Interacting with Baby Boomers
It’s easy, when someone from another generation is driving you crazy, to overlook the unique contributions she can make. In the next three blogs, I’m going to spell out how each generation prefers to interact, helping you create a cohesive team. Baby Boomers love face to face interactions. They grew up with large groups everywhere, […]
How to Speak so Gen Y Will Listen
In my last blog (see previous post: How to Speak So Gen X Will Listen), I discussed Gen X, the generation that was born between 1965-1980. In this blog, I’m going to discuss what events shaped the Gen Y psyche and what key words to use when talking with them. As a reminder: Who […]
How to Speak so Gen X Will Listen
In my last blog (see previous post: How to Speak So Boomers Will Listen), I discussed the Baby Boomers, the generation that was born between 1946-1964. In this blog, I’m going to discuss what events shaped the Gen X psyche and what key words to use when talking with them. As a reminder: Who […]
How to Speak so Boomers will Listen
In my last blog (see previous post: How to Speak So Each Generation Will Listen), I discussed the Traditionalists, the generation that was born between 1924-1945. In this blog, I’m going to discuss what events shaped the Baby Boomer psyche and what key words to use when talking with them. As a reminder: Who are […]
How to Speak so Each Generation will Listen
When people learn that I work with the different generations in the workplace, I often hear “I can’t talk to THEM. THEY are the problem.” It doesn’t matter if it’s a Baby Boomer talking about a Gen Y, or a Traditionalist talking about a Gen X. They all say the same thing about the other. […]
Managing Four Generations at Work
The other day I heard a friend say, “I can’t work with THEM. THEY are the problem.” Was my friend discussing race, gender or ethnicity? No, she was talking about Gen Y. And later I overheard a similar discussion in an elevator, with one Gen Y’er saying to another, “I can’t wait for THEM to […]
How to Speak so Gen Y Will Listen
Who are the four generations? Traditionalists: Born between 1924-1945 Baby Boomers: Born between 1946-1964 Generation X: Born between 1965-1980 Generation Y: Born between 1981-2000 Each of these generations was influenced by certain events that shaped their psyche during their formative years. The formative years tend to take place 10-20 years after a person was born, […]
Retaining Your Assets Through the Generations – Part 2
Did you miss part 1 of this blog? Click here to read it. If you already read Part 1, read on for Phil’s solution. How Could This Information Have Helped Phil? We can’t know how Phil’s doctor client would have reacted to the idea of succession planning. (After all, even doctors can be squeamish about facing […]
Retaining Your Assets Through the Generations
Is the average age of the clients in your book 65? Are you confident that all of your assets under management will remain in your hands when your older clients die? Are you willing to bet your business on it? Successful FAs always look for net new assets. But what happens when high net worth […]
