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Understanding Generation X: A Guide for Associations

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You hear a lot about Baby Boomers, Millennials, and as of late, Generation Z. Generation X includes all folks born between 1961 and 1980 – and they play a BIG part in your association’s membership. For professional association especially, Gen X is stepping into the role that baby Boomers had for years. Who is Gen X?

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The Hourglass Blog: Millennials Are the New Slackers

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Millennials Are the New Slackers. In this case, the blogger is Andrew McAfee and his target is the "entitlement mentality" of many Millennials. In this case, the blogger is Andrew McAfee and his target is the "entitlement mentality" of many Millennials. Millennials are the new kids on the block when it comes to the workplace.

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The Hourglass Blog: We're All Millennials Now

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Were All Millennials Now. Its almost as if the themes of leadership and innovation have taken over. Millennials: Tech-savvy, entrepreneurial and independent, they tend to value work-life balance and meaningful work more than a large paycheque. Now, with the definitions listed above, I think Im going to start being a Millennial.

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The Hourglass Blog: A Modern View of Leadership

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A Modern View of Leadership. Thats almost as good as Bill George telling us to be authentic after publishing a book called Authentic Leadership. Much of it consists of the usual motherhood statements about trust and purpose characteristic of a very old-fashioned concept of leadership. So what is a more modern view of leadership?

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The Hourglass Blog: Generations, Leadership, and Default Modes

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Generations, Leadership, and Default Modes. Erics last post about the Generation X approach to leadership has me thinking. It makes sense to me that generations will view the idea of "leadership" differently, and the point Eric raised--is it okay for a leader to be unsure or admit he or she is wrong--is a good one. Leadership.

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The Hourglass Blog: A Lost Generation of Leadership?

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A Lost Generation of Leadership? The interview begins with: Q: You have said that the younger generation, people under 45 or so, should be taking over in business because they are showing stronger leadership and more focus on their "true north" than their seniors. link] "baby-boom-millennial-leadership"? Lost once again.

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The Hourglass Blog: The Art of Leadership

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The Art of Leadership. I think the same concept applies to leadership in almost any endeavor--and especially in associations. Labels: Blogging , Leadership. Association Management. Developing Millennial Leaders. Leadership. Leadership Potential of GenX. Management. Millennials.