Sometimes we can get triggered by a micro-aggression that doesn’t apply to us at all. I recently read a newsletter which referred to young lawyers in the legal “supply chain” as “baby lawyers,” a phrase I consider as demeaning and wrong-headed and discrim…lnkd.in/gc_xgdsD

Findings from a recent NY Times/Siena poll suggest that young people under 30 are increasingly pessimistic because all they have seen is one crisis after another. Older generations experience the same crises and terror but have experienced a lot of good i…lnkd.in/eQfcgkk8

In an attempt to head off isolation and mental illness of the young, teachers are using emotional check-ins to better understand their students.  Teachers are asking students how they feel at the start of their lessons. The answers are determining how the…lnkd.in/eZCvvwak

The chase to attract Gen Zers is on! The PR firm Edelman, that does annual trend research, has established a ‘Gen Z lab’ which will employ 100 under-25s, in order to offer insight into the Gen Z consumer mindset with the aim of evoking change on issues su…lnkd.in/ekGHn9xq

I’m excited to hear from my friend Verne Myers and the other experts on this vital topic. Join us on October 23! #deib #workplacechange #crossgenerationalconversation lnkd.in/eUNxV2FN

Cornell University has a student group called "Mixed," to bring together and celebrate a growing segment of the DEIB spectrum. Do you know of other colleges and universities that have a "mixed" affinity group? Please let me know and share here. #deib #m…lnkd.in/epgUj-Fy

Coming up for air after a fabulous and energizing 3–day mastermind conducted by the Mirasee team for ACES members. We made great connections and new friendships with an international group of eager to learn and generous-withi-deas entrepreneurs. Each day…lnkd.in/ebJHXHXf

How holistic is well-being, truly?   It includes 5 aspects: ·       Mental/emotional health as well as physical health ·       Financial health ·       Community connectiveness ·       Career happiness with a job, advancement and development ·       Socia…lnkd.in/eh-_7_BX

Vicissitudes – I read this word, which I was familiar with, but don’t see or hear very often, over the weekend in a newsletter from #Eloqui, a training company on presentation skills. I like the rhythm of the word. It means variations on circumstances, fo…lnkd.in/encs6Db9

I am all for leaving a job if you are not treated well, or you hate the substance of what you do every day, or you don't respect the employer or co-workers. But in the time of "quiet quitting", and "the great resignation," are a lo…lnkd.in/eJre-G8i lnkd.in/eQCzyT-q

Want to know why in the Web 3.0 Movement toward metaverse we still need in-person work and learning? Quoting from an article on in classroom education advantages by Jill Dolan, dean of the college at Princeton: ·      The central value of a face-to-face e…lnkd.in/eVb7_hNj

The greatest question to ask yourself, according to author Tom Rath: How and where can I identify the opportunity for my greatest contribution? Essentially, how can I have my biggest impact? Start by thinking of the demand side, that is, what do the group…lnkd.in/etEuri-J

From an article in the Sunday Observer, 5 ways the generations at work complement each other: ·      They offer a larger set of skills, a basis for business sustainability and profitability ·      It reduces risk that a large part of the workforce stops…lnkd.in/e2iDUJCR

Edilson Camara, Chief Executive Officer at Egon Zehnder,  says "It’s important for leaders to unite workers across age demographics, and the best way to do so is by addressing their concerns and keeping your team motivated toward their aspirations. Leader…lnkd.in/eGr2PQBK

I was notified today that it was Ageism Awareness Day. And the fifth intergenerational symposium was doing a program focusing on research on Youngism: The content, causes and consequences of prejudice toward younger adults. I am so happy to see a spotligh…lnkd.in/eJbfdC4z

Dale Carnegie’s 2021 Global Creativity Study found these differentiators for creative/innovative organizations. They:  -Protect intrinsic motivation (so people feel valued, confident, competent) -Have broad networks, especially the weak ties -Foster empl…lnkd.in/eNVdRXhS

Kudos to the Accountants Club of America for an excellent panel program on pitfalls and roadblocks for women in the professions. The panelists were a lawyer, a CPA, and a financial advisor- entrepreneur moderated by the past president of the New York Stat…lnkd.in/etAz67Zz

Why Multigenerational Workforces Are the Best Weapon for Business Sustainability Protection From an article in the  (U.K.)Sunday Observer, 5 ways the generations at work complement each other: ·       They offer a larger set of skills, a basis for busines…lnkd.in/e4-b2acp

Thanks to Jeffrey Matu and Maria Border for inviting me to speak on this episode of Drive CTE with Penn State Podcast episode No. 08- Multi-generational workplace: How CTE programs can thrive in a multi-generational workplace My…lnkd.in/ep48yfra lnkd.in/enr3-tVQ

Thanks to The Brian Lehrer Show and A Daily Politics Podcast on WNYC for his segments over 2 weeks in 1.23 on the generations, the too long ignored crucial pieces of DEI&B, and my work focus since 2005. I will call in as a cross-generational Boomer on tomorrow’s segment, (I/18/23).