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
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Selling College to Generation Z
Greetings from the American Marketing Association’s Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education in beautiful Atlanta. Thirteen hundred higher ed marketing and communications professionals have gathered to learn and share
Continue readingBut Millennials want different things, right?
I love Jeopardy. Growing up, I would play along with my parents, always relishing the few times I was able to beat Mom or Dad. These days I still try
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
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 readingLooking 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 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
Continue readingFive 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
Continue readingManagement in Action: Managing Rock Stars
They’re strategic thinkers who can also execute. They’re passionate about their work. They beat every deadline. They have a positive attitude and a commitment to the organization. They are the
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