Parents have reached new heights since I began writing about younger generations, some 25 years ago. Millions have moved from “helicopter” to “Apache helicopter” parents. And it doesn’t stop when their child is in college. They’re now inserting themselves into their offspring’s job. I am pretty sure it’s all driven by good intentions, but it’s the adult-child who suffers. A…
It is not an overstatement to say—corporate cultures across the U.S. are about to experience a tsunami, a wave of change like we’ve not seen in our lifetime. Yeah, I recall when the personal computer entered the scene. I also recall when our phones became those personal computers, allowing us to work from anywhere and at any time. And I…
I’m sure you’ve heard stories about today’s youngest employees. Maybe you’ve experienced them yourself. Let me warn you—some of them are stereotypes. Natalie is 21 years old and a proud member of Gen Z. Her supervisor, Ryan told me that he questioned her work ethic. When I asked why, he explained: “Natalie won’t work a minute past 5:00 pm. She…
Jeremy represents a challenge for bosses and parents. He graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA in high school and headed off to Auburn University to get a college degree. Halfway through his freshman year, he spoke to his parents by phone. They noticed Jeremy seemed melancholy. When they asked him why he was in such a mood, he finally got…
One of the best questions I’ve asked parents and teachers over the years was this: “If you had to do it over again, what would you do different?” I’ve received priceless pieces of advice, often borne out of regret. I know what I’d say. When it comes to connecting with kids or engaging students, I have one action I’d take…
Let’s face it: it’s harder than we thought it would be. A recent Pew Research Center poll revealed that most parents (62%) say that being a parent is harder than they expected, and more than one in four (26%) say it’s “a lot harder.” Unfortunately, those little tykes don’t come with an owner’s manual nor any training. Teachers feel the…
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