“New level, new devil.” I first heard the phrase over lunch with a former colleague. I was a new manager, recently landing a director position in an organization that was
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Managing Up
The number one driver of employee satisfaction has nothing to do with job descriptions, goal achievement or even commute time. Make no mistake, these things are important. But the thing
Continue readingIs your workplace ready for Generation Z?
Millennials? Sooo last decade… And yet, in 2018, the obsession with Millennials continues. For many, the term “Millennials” has become code for “all young people”. But going by Pew Research’s
Continue readingFour Free Tech Tools for the Trapper Keeper Generation
I got my first Trapper Keeper in fourth grade. I was obsessed with it. It had a rainbow on the cover and purple trim. I loved the sound of the
Continue readingGenX 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 readingFive goal-setting tips for 2018
I love December, but not for the reasons you’d think. Don’t get me wrong, I love the holidays and spending time with friends and family. I look forward to time
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 readingGenX 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 readingGeneration 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 readingGeneration 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
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