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In this episode of Strategic Counsel by ForthRight Business, learn from Mark Beal on all things generational differences in the workplace. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots – follow and leave a 5-star review!

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How to Overcome Generational Challenges in the Workplace with Mark Beal, Rutgers University

Differences between generations aren’t anything new. But, this generation entering the workforce – mainly Gen Zers – seems to be throwing all of us for a loop. We’ve heard a lot about struggles with communication, motivation, and accountability. What’s going on here?! We wanted you to learn from an expert on all things generational differences, so we welcomed on Mark Beal, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Communication at the Rutgers University School of Communication and Information. He’s also a Keynote Speaker and the Author of several books on Gen Z. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• Overcoming differences in values
• How leaders can ease themselves into the new employee landscape?
• Why is there so much tension between Gen Z and everyone else?
• Where did we go wrong when we raised Gen Z and Gen Alpha?
• What should we expect when Gen Alpha enter the workforce?

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Show Notes

• How to Overcome Generational Challenges in the Workplace with Mark Beal, Rutgers University
  • [0:29] Welcome to Strategic Counsel by ForthRight Business
  • [1:58] Welcome, Mark Beal!
  • [3:56] Why has there been so much tension between generations recently?
  • [8:32] How is Mark bridging the gap between generations in the workplace?
  • [12:54] Where did we go wrong in raising Generation Z aka Gen Z?
  • [18:49] What are the gaps for folks who came into an untraditional work landscape?
  • [23:40] How leaders can ease themselves into the new employee landscape?
  • [29:10] Where does the idea that “showing up for work is enough” come from?
  • [34:25] What do people miss by not being in the office? And how do they get those benefits?
  • [37:54] Exploring the difference in values between generations
  • [45:40] Set some checkpoints and then get out of the way!
  • [47:06] What should we expect when Gen Alpha aka Generation Alpha enters the workforce?
  • Quick-Fire Questions
  • [50:13] What is a hidden gem of New Jersey?
  • [51:59] What is Mark watching?
  • [54:01] Does he have a side hustle?
  • [56:00] Mark’s take on ZEOs
  • [56:32] Check out Mark’s books and his TEDx talks!
  • [57:57] Make sure to follow Strategic Counsel on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
  • [58:06] Learn more at ForthRight-People.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

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