For the first time in history, leaders are managing teams that span four generations. In this episode of the Business Review, CEO and Head Coach at Power Coaching and Consulting, shares tips on what leaders can do to be effective and bridge the gaps.
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN U.S. HISTORY, TEAMS ARE SPANNING FOUR GENERATIONS. RHETT POWER, CEO AT POWER COACHING AND CONSULTING, SHARES FOUR TOOLS LEADERS CAN IMPLEMENT WHEN MANAGING MULTI-GENERATIONAL TEAMS.
“There are four key things that leaders can do to be really successful at bridging the gap between these generations. Number one, be consistent in leadership, be a coach be a leader. Be really focused on your people and letting them do what they're good at.”
Number two, building a culture where you banish those generational stereotypes, which means no jokes that are at each other's expense, and being cognizant of how people feel. Number three is being open to but not forcing new things like flexible scheduling. But not forcing those things down people’s throat. If they want to come into the office being open to a culture where people can work the way they want to work as long as there is communication with the team and as long as you are very very, clear about what all that means. And number four, diversity in the workplace is really important.”
TO BRIDGE GENERATIONAL GAPS, LEADERS NEED TO BE SELF-AWARE AND CREATE A CULTURE WHERE ALL PEOPLE ARE HEARD AND VALUED. POWER SUGGESTS THAT LEADERS CHANGE THEIR LEADERSHIP STYLE TO THAT OF A SERVANT LEADER AND CONTINUE TO LEARN AND GROW.
“The system that works the best is really servant leadership. Leaders they tend to be very self-aware. They understand that they have to invest in themselves and they understand that they have to invest in their people to lead and to be effective, whatever their mission.”
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