When we talk about generational differences, it’s easy to fall into overly generalized stereotypes: Baby Boomers are responsible. (Funny, they used to be called the “Me Generation.”) Millennials are slackers. (Wait, wasn’t that Gen X?) Gen Xers are neglected middle children. (Paging Jan Brady.) Gen Zs march to their own drum. (Like…every generation before them?) Stereotypes are...

Read the original article on Lindsey's Blog! When it comes to Becoming the Boss, I know far from everything, but I did write the book. While I love to share my own #Boss Story, as you know I am not a millennial myself. So, this week I wanted to share a few great stories I’ve recently read from millennial bosses. There’s something for all generations to learn from each of the experiences shared by th...

One of the biggest mistakes people make in their Bay Area job search is assuming that the process hasn’t changed much. It has. On the other hand, some older job seekers also overestimate how much hiring has changed. Despite Applicant Tracking System technology and video interviews, the fact remains: it’s still people making the decision to hire people. Post-50 Bay Area Job Search Not Your Last Even if you&...

Read the original article on Lindsey's blog. Note to readers: This is the fourth post in my new series based on questions I frequently hear about managing millennials — those ongoing management challenges that can really make or break workplace relationships. Each month I’ll tackle a question and provide some advice for managers and millennials (and millennial managers!). I hope the advice I share is h...

I recently worked with a mid-career attorney, who, after ten years at the same firm, wanted to make a switch over to the corporate sector. During our conversation, she casually mentioned that, on a weekly basis, she bakes cookies for the office. As you can imagine, I was horrified. I asked her why on earth she, an educated, white-collar professional, would bake snacks for her colleagues. She explained that she really enjoye...

Everyday during our work with clients, my team and I hear the terms outdated, overqualified, and ageism used interchangeably. As if these terms mean the same thing. Well, they are not the same. One is a legitimate reason for not being hired, that you have 100% control over changing to get hired. One is possibly a legitimate reason for not being hired, that you can devise a strategy to overcome. One is illegal...

The other day, I woke up and spent a bit of time reading my emails, only to discover that I’d been insulted on LinkedIn. The insult came as a response to a comment I made while sharing a great post from my friend and Forbes contributor William Arruda on '7 Parenting Traits that Help Children Succeed At Work.' The parenting trait that I indicated was my favorite in the list was “humility.” I did so becau...

Read the original post on Lindsey's blog. While much has been made of millennials’ tendency to job hop, there’s another career trajectory they’re embracing: The Break. In fact, one survey found that an astonishing three-quarters of American millennials see themselves taking a career break at some point to take care of kids, older relatives — or just to refresh and recharge. That has implica...

While we all like to believe we're confident in our skills and experiences at work, everyone battles with a level of self-doubt. Interestingly, women's leadership expert Tara Mohr says that confidence means little in this regard. Tara is the author of "Playing Big: Find Your Voice, Your Mission, Your Message," and she describes to Tim Muma the key strategies you should be using to shake off your own self-doubt and the doubt...

Change of any kind can be challenging, but it can be especially difficult in the workplace. With a variety of personalities, generations, and opinions in one organization, you're going to witness tons of different reactions. Hamish Knox of Sandler Training addresses some key components of his book, "Change the Sandler Way: Understanding the Human Dynamics that Cause New Initiatives to Succeed." He gives Tim Muma the lowdown...