The Silent Generation, Baby Boomers Gen X, Gen Y and Gen Z
Reading Time: < 1 minute Many executives who have been focused on managing Millennials would do well to remember that the next generational cohort is already bearing down on them. There are now five generations in the workplace: The Silent (World War II) generation, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y and now Generation Z (born
The Algebra of Happiness
Reading Time: < 1 minute Academics and Business people need each other but often see the world very differently. Dr. Scott Galloway at the Stern School at NYU who is also a startup veteran, and public company board member has lived in both worlds and built an impressive reputation for astute analysis, commentary, and remarkable
Week of April 1, 2019
Reading Time: 2 minutes “We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.” Helen Keller 1880-1968 The Useless Class The introduction of machinery into agriculture in the 1800s freed millions from the farm to flock to the cities where, fortunately, an industrial revolution was also occurring
‘Knowledge’ Workers and ‘Wisdom’ Workers
Reading Time: < 1 minute The frustration of Baby Boomers and Millennials is well publicized but maybe we should be looking for inter-generational opportunities instead of problems. Bill Gates and Warren Buffett’s joint philanthropic activities are a great example of two generations working together, as are Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga’s recent collaboration. To that
Six Scary Numbers
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Gallup Organization recently surveyed a number of organizations and shared the results of six questions it asked the employees about conditions at their companies. Here are the questions. Ask yourself what the results should be for your organization and then check that against what Gallup found in its survey. What
