1981 to 1996
What worked for my more senior employees
completely frustrated the younger ones.
And what motivated my Millennial teammates
made the Boomers uncomfortable.
Lessons:
Great leaders don’t use a one-size-fits-all approach.
Some team members crave daily feedback.
↳ Others prefer monthly check-ins.
Some want detailed instructions.
↳ Others need creative freedom.
Some love collaborative brainstorming.
↳ Others do their best thinking alone.
The secret?
Get to know each person as an individual.
Ask them:
➟ When they do their best work
➟ How they prefer to communicate
➟ What support they need to succeed
➟ What kind of feedback helps them grow
Because leadership isn’t about your style.
It’s about adapting your style to help each person thrive.
Instead of trying to treat everyone equally…
Treat everyone individually.
That’s when magic happens.
And that’s when everyone wins.
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