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 readingGuiding 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 readingThe big winner on Super Bowl Sunday? Generation X
In an earlier post, I wrote about how Generation X was largely ignored by marketers because of their cohort size, specific tastes and lack of buying power. Could that be
Continue readingHow the latchkey generation fought for work-life balance—and lost
As Generation X came of age, they were described as many things: slackers, disaffected and apathetic. But one descriptor stands out and may well be the motivation for the societal
Continue readingDeveloping a Leadership Mindset: Five Keys for GenX Managers
If one of your 2018 resolutions is to level up in your career, you’re not alone. Learning a new skill and getting a new job or promotion account for nearly
Continue readingMusings of a Riot Grrrl grown up: Feminism and the women of Generation X
In an earlier post on TheGenXManager.com, I wrote about the impact that GenX women have had on society and the workplace. I was born in 1973, at the tail end
Continue readingChange 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 readingStranger Things: A Love Letter to Generation X
In honor of Season Two of Stranger Things, premiering on Netflix today. Post contains spoilers from Season One. In case you haven’t noticed, 80s movies are having a moment. It
Continue readingThe Side Hustle: Not Just for Millennials
Say hello to the side hustle. Not to be confused with “a second job”, the side hustle is more than just a way to make some extra cash. It’s also
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