Today, in 2018, social media influencer is an actual job title. It is a position that many aspire to. It looks easy—you just build a following, affiliate with some brands,
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GenX Management In Action: Step Away from the Keyboard
I have a reminder in my Outlook calendar for 9 AM Monday-Friday. The action? “Delete 100 emails.” You would think that after a week—two tops–I could delete the reminder, as
Continue reading »Guiding your team through conflict: Dos and Don’ts for GenX managers
When you have human beings working together, even on the same team and toward a common goal, conflict is bound to arise. We all have opinions and experiences that shape
Continue reading »Change Management: Tips for GenX Managers
In the modern workplace, there isn’t much that doesn’t fall under the heading of “change.” When organizations have to respond quickly to shifting market conditions, changing regulations and rapid advances
Continue reading »GenX Management In Action: Staying Motivated
I recently attended a leadership development session about leading high performing teams. During the session, the facilitator put up a slide with a wide variety of famous people known for
Continue reading »Looking to improve corporate culture? Get GenX involved.
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” This oft-repeated pithy quote from business guru Peter Drucker might cause you to roll your eyes if it weren’t so damn true. Newsflash: in addition
Continue reading »Generation X and Finance: Generation X-pert Laurie Haelen (Part Two)
This week is Part Two of our Generation X-pert conversation with Laurie Haelen, Sr. Vice President, Team Leader and Wealth Advisor for Canandaigua National Bank. (You can check out Part
Continue reading »Generation X and Finance: Meet Generation X-pert Laurie Haelen
Our Generation X-pert series continues with Laurie Haelen, Sr. Vice President, Team Leader and Wealth Advisor for Canandaigua National Bank. I first met Laurie when I was a marketing manager for
Continue reading »Five GenX Business Leaders You’ve Never Heard Of (and at least three that you definitely have)
I like Mark Zuckerberg. I really do. He seems like a bright, thoughtful guy, and it’s because of him (and his college buds) that I can know what my retired
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I’ve been working in marketing for nearly 20 years and have been a manager of people for 15 of those. During that time, I’ve done my best to keep tabs
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