Generations at Work
Episodes
The Sinister Consequences of Taking Shortcuts
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our 21st-century civilization conditions us to "hack" our way through life; to get behind the system and find shortcuts to make it work for us, faster...
Four Ideas to Help Today’s Kids Delay Gratification
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A teen is programmed to break away from their parents. This is natural and healthy, but that doesn’t make it any easier for a parent or teacher. We ...
Four Ideas to Help Today's Kids Delay Gratification
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A teen is programmed to break away from their parents. This is natural and healthy, but that doesn't make it any easier for a parent or teacher. We wa...
One Social and Emotional Learning Step That Matures Students
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Children need chores to aid in their maturation process. For years, researchers have proven that when a kid connects the dots that each person in a fa...
One Social and Emotional Learning Step That Matures Students
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Children need chores to aid in their maturation process. For years, researchers have proven that when a kid connects the dots that each person in a fa...
Who’s Smarter These Days: The Young or the Old?
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our shifting society has sparked tension between generations at work. Our problem is we’ve failed to recognize the value each generation brings to t...
Who's Smarter These Days: The Young or the Old?
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our shifting society has sparked tension between generations at work. Our problem is we've failed to recognize the value each generation brings to the...
How to Make the Most of Your Brain Based on Your Generation
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our brains develop a little like wet cement. Our neural pathways are very pliable in our first twenty years and begin to solidify afterward. It isn’...
How to Make the Most of Your Brain Based on Your Generation
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our brains develop a little like wet cement. Our neural pathways are very pliable in our first twenty years and begin to solidify afterward. It isn't ...
How to Capitalize on the Younger Generations on Your Team
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has witnessed the culture wars. People in our society seem polarized over values and social issues. While I believe those battles are real, t...
How to Capitalize on the Younger Generations on Your Team
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has witnessed the culture wars. People in our society seem polarized over values and social issues. While I believe those battles are real, t...
How to Teach Social and Emotional Skills Without Being a Therapist, a Politician, or a Parent
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We view building social and emotional skills as an act of personal growth for kids and young adults all around the world. In fact, we believe students...
How to Teach Social and Emotional Skills Without Being a Therapist, a Politician, or a Parent
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We view building social and emotional skills as an act of personal growth for kids and young adults all around the world. In fact, we believe students...
Seven Challenges All Young Employees Can Grow From
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As “Help Wanted” signs on the windows of many establishments today have become more prevalent, it is important to consider the qualities young job...
Seven Challenges All Young Employees Can Grow From
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As "Help Wanted" signs on the windows of many establishments today have become more prevalent, it is important to consider the qualities young job see...
Live In A Way Today That Will Help You Thrive Tomorrow with Carey Nieuwhof
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carey Nieuwhof is a bestselling leadership author, speaker, podcaster, and former attorney. He hosts one of today’s most influential leadership podc...
Live In A Way Today That Will Help You Thrive Tomorrow with Carey Nieuwhof
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carey Nieuwhof is a bestselling leadership author, speaker, podcaster, and former attorney. He hosts one of today's most influential leadership podcas...
What We Should Say as Our Students Perform
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When kids are younger, parents often play the role of supervisor. They are right there on top of the issues. And they should be—young children need ...
What We Should Say as Our Students Perform
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When kids are younger, parents often play the role of supervisor. They are right there on top of the issues. And they should be—young children need ...
How Four Generations Differ in Their Approaches to Work
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The generational diversity we feel in our lives is not going away anytime soon. Because people are living and working longer, we will experience multi...
How Four Generations Differ in Their Approaches to Work
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The generational diversity we feel in our lives is not going away anytime soon. Because people are living and working longer, we will experience multi...
The Foggy Day Effect: The Secret to Hitting your Target
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is difficult to live a meaningful life without clear goals. Goals give us purpose. They give us energy. They give us motivation. In this episode, T...
The Foggy Day Effect: The Secret to Hitting your Target
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is difficult to live a meaningful life without clear goals. Goals give us purpose. They give us energy. They give us motivation. In this episode, T...
An Early Introduction to the Alpha Generation
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Tuesday, May 31st at 12 noon ET, we will be hosting a webinar to launch our new eBook, “An Early Introduction to Generation Alpha.” In this web...
An Early Introduction to the Alpha Generation
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Tuesday, May 31st at 12 noon ET, we will be hosting a webinar to launch our new eBook, "An Early Introduction to Generation Alpha." In this webinar...
Can We Do Something About Generation Z’s Depression?
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The American population seems polarized into at least two major camps, and several sub-camps regarding politics, vaccinations, masks, and other issues...
Can We Do Something About Generation Z's Depression?
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The American population seems polarized into at least two major camps, and several sub-camps regarding politics, vaccinations, masks, and other issues...
One Secret Parents Can Use to Send the Best Versions of Their Kids to School
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When a family eats together, it demonstrates that family is the highest priority. While most agree with this, we often neglect it because we’ve jump...
One Secret Parents Can Use to Send the Best Versions of Their Kids to School
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When a family eats together, it demonstrates that family is the highest priority. While most agree with this, we often neglect it because we've jumped...
Changing the Way We See Our Students
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When adolescents have nothing meaningful to do, they’ll create their own meaning. This can be good news or bad news, depending on what they come up ...
Changing the Way We See Our Students
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When adolescents have nothing meaningful to do, they'll create their own meaning. This can be good news or bad news, depending on what they come up wi...
Striking a Balance Between Boundaries and Sacrifice
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When someone establishes their boundaries, it is a trump card. What can anyone say to a person who declares they need to guard their time and mental h...
Striking a Balance Between Boundaries and Sacrifice
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When someone establishes their boundaries, it is a trump card. What can anyone say to a person who declares they need to guard their time and mental h...
The Relationship Between Resourcefulness and Resilience
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the saddest realities that surfaced from the COVID-19 pandemic was the loss of hope on the part of students. During this time of uncertainty, s...
The Relationship Between Resourcefulness and Resilience
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the saddest realities that surfaced from the COVID-19 pandemic was the loss of hope on the part of students. During this time of uncertainty, s...
The Top Ten Leadership Movies of 2021
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This past year, the theme of leadership was subtle but definitely present in many of the movies released in theaters and on streaming services. In thi...
The Top Ten Leadership Movies of 2021
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This past year, the theme of leadership was subtle but definitely present in many of the movies released in theaters and on streaming services. In thi...
A Commitment for Educators: Being Fully Present in the Moment
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a culture with so many options, so much going on every moment of the day, that we get distracted. Our smartphones cause FOMO (the fear of m...
A Commitment for Educators: Being Fully Present in the Moment
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a culture with so many options, so much going on every moment of the day, that we get distracted. Our smartphones cause FOMO (the fear of m...
One Positive Shift Millennials and Generation Z are Making Today
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the turmoil, disruption, volatility, and uncertainty, why do we see young adults becoming more, not less, audacious? In a time when we’d ass...
One Positive Shift Millennials and Generation Z are Making Today
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the turmoil, disruption, volatility, and uncertainty, why do we see young adults becoming more, not less, audacious? In a time when we'd assum...
How One Great Leader’s Story Inspires Us to Step Up Not Step Back
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People are resigning from their jobs in droves. By the millions. Inc. magazine reported on The Great Resignation, detailing the numbers; and they’re...
How One Great Leader's Story Inspires Us to Step Up Not Step Back
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People are resigning from their jobs in droves. By the millions. Inc. magazine reported on The Great Resignation, detailing the numbers; and they're s...
Seven Ideas to Help Students Overcome Cinderella Syndrome
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of teens and young adults in Generation Z have been given the expectation that life should be pleasant, rewarding, and even fun each day. And...
Seven Ideas to Help Students Overcome Cinderella Syndrome
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of teens and young adults in Generation Z have been given the expectation that life should be pleasant, rewarding, and even fun each day. And...
Let’s Talk About TikTok
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if instead of barring our students from engaging in social platforms, we were instead building in them the skills they need to make those decisio...
Let's Talk About TikTok
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if instead of barring our students from engaging in social platforms, we were instead building in them the skills they need to make those decisio...
How to Help Students Beat Stress and Welcome Pressure
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety has been normalized thanks to social media and the pandemic. Both children and adults can let stress get them down. But there is a difference ...
How to Help Students Beat Stress and Welcome Pressure
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety has been normalized thanks to social media and the pandemic. Both children and adults can let stress get them down. But there is a difference ...
Ever Heard of the Blackout Challenge? How Social Media Is Changing Peer Pressure and What to Do About It
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Podcast Listeners!You might have noticed some technical issues with the podcast the last couple of weeks. On certain podcast applications, inclu...
Ever Heard of the Blackout Challenge? How Social Media Is Changing Peer Pressure and What to Do About It
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Podcast Listeners!You might have noticed some technical issues with the podcast the last couple of weeks. On certain podcast applications, inclu...
The One Thing I Do at the Beginning of Each Year
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our character is simply made up of the habits and attitudes we possess daily. Especially in the aftermath of a pandemic, where a new normal has been e...
The One Thing I Do at the Beginning of Each Year
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our character is simply made up of the habits and attitudes we possess daily. Especially in the aftermath of a pandemic, where a new normal has been e...
Advice to Teachers and Parents When Guiding Teens on Instagram
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of teenagers, mostly girls, have spiraled into symptoms of depression and despair after spending time on social media platforms, such as Inst...
Advice to Teachers and Parents When Guiding Teens on Instagram
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of teenagers, mostly girls, have spiraled into symptoms of depression and despair after spending time on social media platforms, such as Inst...
Ten Interesting Facts About Generation Z and How They Affect Us All
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Generation Z is a population that endured a down economy during childhood but are hopeful it will be up as they come of age. The last twenty years hav...
Ten Interesting Facts About Generation Z and How They Affect Us All
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Generation Z is a population that endured a down economy during childhood but are hopeful it will be up as they come of age. The last twenty years hav...
Revised: Essential Wisdom for Leaders of Every Generation with Randy Hain
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please be advised; this is a re-upload of the podcast posted Dec. 9th. It is our sincerest apology to Randy Hain and to our audience for the incorrect...
Revised: Essential Wisdom for Leaders of Every Generation with Randy Hain
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please be advised; this is a re-upload of the podcast posted Dec. 9th. It is our sincerest apology to Randy Hain and to our audience for the incorrect...
Morality and Social Media: Have You Considered the Impact?
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Consider this reality. What the computer was for the Millennial Generation, social media is for Generation Z. We all recognize that social media isn’...
Morality and Social Media: Have You Considered the Impact?
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Consider this reality. What the computer was for the Millennial Generation, social media is for Generation Z. We all recognize that social media isn't...
Why Your Students Need a Better Emotional Vocabulary
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Students’ vocabulary has decreased from the 1950s to today. In over 40 years of the survey, a pattern emerged: Correct scores rose from the generati...
Why Your Students Need a Better Emotional Vocabulary
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Students' vocabulary has decreased from the 1950s to today. In over 40 years of the survey, a pattern emerged: Correct scores rose from the generation...
Struggling to Establish Both Relationships and Accountability with Your Students? Try Using a Social Contract.
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is an old idea we can look to in order to both create a connection with our students and at the same time, hold them accountable to the rules an...
Struggling to Establish Both Relationships and Accountability with Your Students? Try Using a Social Contract.
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is an old idea we can look to in order to both create a connection with our students and at the same time, hold them accountable to the rules an...
Busting a Common Myth Preventing Students From Leading
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ultimately, leaders are helped when they have some level of magnetism. Inspiring and motivating people in an organization is a bonus aspect of leaders...
Busting a Common Myth Preventing Students From Leading
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ultimately, leaders are helped when they have some level of magnetism. Inspiring and motivating people in an organization is a bonus aspect of leaders...
One Magical Idea to Increase Student Engagement This Fall
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have we made our classrooms similar to an instant cake mix? Do we believe that teaching students is as simple as following a checklist? Find out in th...
One Magical Idea to Increase Student Engagement This Fall
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have we made our classrooms similar to an instant cake mix? Do we believe that teaching students is as simple as following a checklist? Find out in th...
Leveraging High Standards and Gracious Forgiveness in Your Classroom Today
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the final episode in this series focusing on Tim Elmore’s newest book, The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership, releasing on Nov. 2nd, 2021....
Leveraging High Standards and Gracious Forgiveness in Your Classroom Today
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the final episode in this series focusing on Tim Elmore's newest book, The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership, releasing on Nov. 2nd, 2021. T...
How to Balance the Paradox of Humility and Confidence with Your Students
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second of three episodes focusing on Tim Elmore’s newest book, The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership, releasing on Nov. 2nd, 2021. To ...
How to Balance the Paradox of Humility and Confidence with Your Students
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second of three episodes focusing on Tim Elmore's newest book, The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership, releasing on Nov. 2nd, 2021. To pr...
How to Navigate the Current Landscape of Leading on Today’s School Campus
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of three episodes focusing on Tim Elmore’s newest book, The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership, releasing on Nov. 2nd, 2021. To p...
How to Navigate the Current Landscape of Leading on Today's School Campus
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of three episodes focusing on Tim Elmore's newest book, The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership, releasing on Nov. 2nd, 2021. To pre...
How to Lead Kids Who’ve Experienced Adult-Sized Trauma
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
According to a nationwide study, 82% of Generation Z members report experiencing at least one traumatic event in their lives. For many teens, it was s...
How to Lead Kids Who've Experienced Adult-Sized Trauma
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
According to a nationwide study, 82% of Generation Z members report experiencing at least one traumatic event in their lives. For many teens, it was s...
Four Lessons on Leading Young People From the Tokyo Olympics
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The postponed Olympics Games held in Tokyo are now history. As always, there were highs and lows for competing athletes, but we’d like to focus on s...
Four Lessons on Leading Young People From the Tokyo Olympics
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The postponed Olympics Games held in Tokyo are now history. As always, there were highs and lows for competing athletes, but we'd like to focus on som...
The Comeback School
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to make a great comeback from the setback of COVID-19? Every school would benefit from instilling a philosophy into our students where everyone r...
The Comeback School
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to make a great comeback from the setback of COVID-19? Every school would benefit from instilling a philosophy into our students where everyone r...
Five Resilience Stories that Could Keep Your Students from Giving Up
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are one of the many educators, coaches, or leaders across the country who struggle to build resilience in your kids, athletes, or students, we ...
Five Resilience Stories that Could Keep Your Students from Giving Up
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are one of the many educators, coaches, or leaders across the country who struggle to build resilience in your kids, athletes, or students, we ...
Sharenting: Solving the Problem of Parents and Kids on Instagram
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the heartfelt ambitions of parenthood meet the ubiquitous opportunities of social media? “Sharenting” happens any time an adult ...
Sharenting: Solving the Problem of Parents and Kids on Instagram
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the heartfelt ambitions of parenthood meet the ubiquitous opportunities of social media? "Sharenting" happens any time an adult in c...
The Art of Drawing Commitment from Students
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adults everywhere offer “programs” to students, but what students really want and need are deep and trusting relationships. Generation Z has been ...
The Art of Drawing Commitment from Students
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adults everywhere offer "programs" to students, but what students really want and need are deep and trusting relationships. Generation Z has been prog...
Building an Emotionally Intelligent Culture on Your School Campus with Steve Moore
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As an administrator, principal, teacher, or counselor you set the tone for the culture on your school campus. But how do you help your teachers, staff...
Building an Emotionally Intelligent Culture on Your School Campus with Steve Moore
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As an administrator, principal, teacher, or counselor you set the tone for the culture on your school campus. But how do you help your teachers, staff...
How to Help Students Become Objective Rather than Obsessive
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Obsessing over people, desires or worries is quite common today. Given our “instant-access, on-demand” culture, our brains are not used to going h...
How to Help Students Become Objective Rather than Obsessive
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Obsessing over people, desires or worries is quite common today. Given our "instant-access, on-demand" culture, our brains are not used to going hours...
Helping Students Strike a Balance Between Inclusion and Diversity
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Schools today have a difficult challenge to manage. They have to find a way to create a balance between: Students feeling safe and finding others they...
Helping Students Strike a Balance Between Inclusion and Diversity
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Schools today have a difficult challenge to manage. They have to find a way to create a balance between: Students feeling safe and finding others they...
Read Before You Lead: Why Every Thermostat Has a Thermometer
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leaders don’t need a title, position, or badge to influence others. Genuine leaders influence people by understanding the current “temperature” ...
Read Before You Lead: Why Every Thermostat Has a Thermometer
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leaders don't need a title, position, or badge to influence others. Genuine leaders influence people by understanding the current "temperature" among ...
Managing Your Culture with Tree Beeckman
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak interview Theresa Beeckman aka “Tree” and discuss some practical tips on how to effectively manage t...
Managing Your Culture with Tree Beeckman
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak interview Theresa Beeckman aka "Tree" and discuss some practical tips on how to effectively manage the c...
Why SEL Has to be More Than Just a Class
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the minds of parents, students, and even teachers, Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) has become an “academic subject.” Rather than being seen a...
Why SEL Has to be More Than Just a Class
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the minds of parents, students, and even teachers, Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) has become an "academic subject." Rather than being seen as th...
The Case For Why A Broader Perspective Is A Crucial Skill Your Students Need
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Research psychologists recently completed studies on the mental health of everyday individuals. One important finding was participants who are prone t...