O TYM ODCINKU
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.
Website
http://www.lindseypollak.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseypollak/
Favorite Leadership Quote
"Common sense is not so common." - Voltaire
Subscribe, share, and review on Apple Podcasts!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-leading/id1461490512
Subscribe, share, and review on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/0I7uAW3x4AWsLe6cnAzHp7?si=14549a44dec3495f
Episode Transcripts and Detailed Guest Information
www.KeepLeadingPodcast.com
Keep Leading LIVE (Live Recordings of the Keep Leading!® Podcast)
www.KeepLeadingLive.com
Connect with Eddie Turner
Website: https://www.eddieturnerllc.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddieturner
About the Keep Leading!® Podcast
The Keep Leading!® podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host, Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator®, as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe about their journeys to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques, and insights.
Share the Inspiration
Inspired by what you hear? Share the episode with your network and help spread the message of empowerment and leadership. Use the hashtag #KeepLeadingPodcast and join the community of listeners who are dedicated to continuous growth and leadership excellence.
Join us on this journey to empower women leaders and create a future where everyone can thrive. Keep Leading!®
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
