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No one wants to look or feel old and outdated, but let’s be honest, it can happen even to the most hip among us. I know this firsthand because it just happened to me. Last week I attended a huge … Continue reading
I believe it may have been Oprah (lol) who started the self-esteem movement back in the 1980s (around the time that Gen Yrs were being born). Following her lead, a California task-force brought the movement into our schools, declaring every … Continue reading
Most of us are aware that Gen Y employees, and even some Gen Xers, are not “Lifers” when it comes to staying put at their jobs. They have been known to jump ship! A study published this summer in … Continue reading
Microsoft wants Gen Y to use their browser Internet Explorer AKA The Browser You Love to Hate! Forget Safari, Foxfire, Chrome…and click on Explorer. Their campaign taps into the nostalgic 1990′s, when Gen Y was just a kid. If you … Continue reading
Is Gen Y changing the world of work? Last month I was preparing a keynote for a new client and I did some research on how Gen Y will be changing the way we work. Here are a few of … Continue reading
Is it just me or do people seem grumpier than usual this January? It’s been raining here in Houston, so maybe the weather is affecting our moods. Or, it could be the fiscal cliff, talk about guns, taxes or maybe … Continue reading
I first started speaking about The Generations way back in 2005 when the Baby Boomers were still in charge! Today many Boomers have retired and those remaining in the workforce are finding themselves working for a younger boss. A recent … Continue reading
The life of a busy professional speaker can be solitary. Many of us work alone in our offices, navigate airports, stay in hotels, eat in the hotel restaurant and we usually do all of these activities alone. Then, when it … Continue reading
In my travels throughout the country, I’ve been speaking about the challenges and the opportunities created by the different generations in the workplace. And sadly, I am hearing more of the challenges than opportunities… I have come across managers and … Continue reading
I remember when Gen Y- Justin Bieber first came on the pop culture scene back in 2008 and I honestly thought it was a joke…I mean really, a mom videos her 12 year old son and posts it on YouTube … Continue reading
