#187: Lindsey Pollak, New York Times Best Selling Author [Multigenerational Workplace Expert]

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

* The "Remix" approach to blending traditional and modern workplace practices - from an architect combining pencil sketches with CAD software to startups implementing "Fancy Fridays"

* Why the one-size-fits-all approach is failing today's workforce and how organizations can implement successful "and/or" solutions for benefits, team activities, and work arrangements

* How generational perspectives on loyalty have evolved - from baby boomers' company-focused loyalty to millennials' and Gen Z's emphasis on individual relationships and mutual value

* Google's groundbreaking research on effective leadership, revealing why being a good coach surpasses technical expertise as the #1 quality of high-performing managers

* Practical strategies for addressing post-COVID workplace trauma and setting clear boundaries around remote work, mental health, and work-life balance

TIMESTAMPS:

* (00:00) Introduction and Show Overview

* (01:45) From College Career Expert to Generational Translator: Lindsey's Journey

* (04:45) The Remix Framework: Modernizing Traditional Workplace Practices

* (06:30) Case Studies in Successful Multi-generational Integration

* (08:45) Breaking Down Generational Assumptions and Individual "Onlyness"

* (13:45) Rethinking Career Development and Employee Recognition

* (16:15) Redefining Workplace Loyalty Across Generations

* (19:30) Google's Research on Coaching Leadership

* (24:45) Navigating Post-COVID Return-to-Office Challenges

* (31:45) Multi-generational Mentorship Success Stories

LINKS MENTIONED:

* "The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multi-Generational Workplace" by Lindsey Pollak

* Google's Project Oxygen Research (2008, 2018)

* "The Trillion Dollar Coach" (Referenced when discussing Bill Campbell)

* https://lindseypollak.com/

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