Beyond Generations: Healing Workplaces by Valuing People
Beyond Generations: How Valuing People Can Heal Workplaces and Humanity We often talk about generational differences in the workplace as though they’re obstacles—Baby Boomers are too rigid, Millennials too entitled, Gen Z too sensitive. But while these distinctions may stem from real historical and cultural shifts, our obsession with them distracts us from a deeper truth : People are not problems to manage. They are lives to understand. If you're leading a team and your management style—whether subtly or openly—signals that you don’t fully value certain individuals because of their age, you will encounter the symptoms: disengagement, quiet resistance, anger, or withdrawal. But there’s one thing every generation has in common: the deep, human need to be seen, heard, and valued. Lead with Human Curiosity Start by doing something simple—but powerful: engage in real conversation. Ask each person on your team thoughtful questions that go beyond the surface: “What motivates you right n...