It always amazes me when speaking with a Baby Boomer business owner, that they eschew the social media tools and platforms as too time consuming.
They say “I don’t have time for that and don’t see the value in it.”
I say, “the train’s pulling out of the station, you can get on it, or be left behind.”… Continue Reading
Helicopter Parents continue to micromanage their children while focusing on their own needs rather than the needs of their children. One parent moved into her daughter’s dorm and slept there for four days until the room-mate kicked her out. Check out the video below to see what I mean. … Continue Reading
The Beloit mindset list for the class of 2014 was just released and it’s pretty interesting.
Response to the Beloit Mindset List was immediate and mostly negative. There’s a lot of push back on the items listed.
On NPR the response was instantaneous. The writer particularly takes exception to several items on the 75 item list especially #58, “Beethoven has always been a good name for a dog.”… Continue Reading
Let’s take a look at how it works As the economy slowly picks up, job seekers are using more creative means of finding a new position. Thinking outside the box can put you in front of the right people, the ones who have the authority to bring you on board. Traditional methods no longer work…… Continue Reading
Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg share’s his views on how to be successful. Facebook is on the brink of 500 million users and people are signing up every day. This is one site where multi-generations at a global level connect and communicate on a daily basis. Cross-generational sharing and learning is seamless.… Continue Reading
“I love flashmobs or commercials that talk about concepts rather than products; both are a refreshing change to marketing and make me feel like I’m part of something by engaging me rather than inundating me.” – Mia, age 24 They are not like previous generations. The communicate differently and view work through their own unique…… Continue Reading
One of the interesting things that caused me to watch the show this season is the mixed generation of the teams. Unlike previous versions of the show, this season the communication demonstrated (for me) a vivid disconnect between the generations… Continue Reading
The Baby Boomer generation also has a small percentage of college graduates. Most boomers, both male and female learned their skills on the job.
They grew into their position. Many received promotions to the management ranks as “home grown” senior ranking members in their industry.
Perhaps that is why they are so committed to their children’s education.… Continue Reading
In today’s social media world it simply isn’t possible to do anything and get away with it. Everyone has a cell phone, tiny video camera, and YouTube account. They await any single mis-step and rather than help, they use it for their own celebrity. From YouTube views, to selling it for $$$, most of the younger generation would rather their 15 minutes of fame than to help anyone. Wait, they will help you *after* their 15 minutes of fame.… Continue Reading
Gen X is starting to feel the squeeze. They’re stuck between the Boomers and Gen Y and lately, it seems that companies are passing them over for the younger generation. Book: Understanding and working effectively with 5 Generations in the workplace Gen X is starting to whine because a recent survey done this year for…… Continue Reading