CHAPTER 3

Minding the Gap on Generational Leadership

Generational gap leadership is one of the most complex dilemmas that face leaders today. Not everyone is like you or thinks like you! And it’s a good thing. The world would be a boring place if we were all the same—not to mention that the world of innovation would come to an abrupt halt. When leaders understand and appreciate the cultural diversity across multiple generations, they begin to unleash the success of their organizations. After all, an idea vetted by a diverse group of individuals will almost always be stronger than an idea generated by a group of people sharing identical backgrounds. ...

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