Yep. You read that correctly. I’m an old guy, and I believe that millennials just may be one of the smartest and hardest working generations. But, to ignite their work ethic, it’s crucial to get their buy in and to be clear about the “why”. As a certified old guy (I turned 50 last year),…
As people from the middle-aged (yes, my) generation, we are the bridge between today’s seniors, the baby boomers and millennials. The seniors have seen war and carry the baggage inherited from their parents. Seniors of today had parents who were directly impacted by World Wars, the Great Depression, occasional famine, and disease. Today’s millennials, on…
Stop focusing on what Omaha is not. Don’t try to compete with big city/coastal amenities. Focus on what Omaha is, what Omaha’s values are, and recruit people on those benefits and values. When you think about it, those really are “our people”. Earlier this year, I went to a small breakfast with senior business leaders…
Here’s the takeaway: Your company will not succeed unless you have the right people in the right seats. Here’s an example from my own search for a team member to show you what I mean. In his book Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t, Jim Collins introduces the idea of…
In previous blogs, we’ve talked about the relationships between Gen-Xers and millennials. We have also covered what truly motivates and inspires millennials. This week, we’re going to discuss how those concepts apply in a real-world work environment. If you missed last week’s post, where we talk about why millennials are motivated differently than previous generations,…
Here’s the takeaway: Hire yourself as a consultant, and begin with structure. For many organizations, it is not uncommon for customized seats to have been created over time for specific individuals in those seats. Sometimes, this happens because it is the path of least resistance. Other times, individuals have crafted unique positions for themselves by…