LANCE RICHARDS | How to lead millennials effectively and the future of work #020




Up In Your Business - Upper level thinking, being, and living! show

Summary: Lance J. Richards is a global workforce futurist and consultant, leveraging a 25+ year career in global human resources and workforce strategy. A sought-after speaker, presenting at conferences and corporate events worldwide including General Motors, Nissan, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Halliburton, PG&amp;E, Johnson &amp; Johnson, and many more. He’s a former VP of Innovation at Kelly Services and now serves as the Director, Human Resources &amp; Risk Management at Town of Avon overlooking the beautiful Beaver Creek ski resort.<br> <br> Today, we discuss how to lead millennial employees, prepare for the future of work, and his book, "Gen Now: Understanding the Multi-gen Workforce and the Coming Leadership Deficit".<br> <br> In This Episode, You'll Discover:<br> <br> • Being a self-learner<br> • Lance’s book Gen Now: Understanding the Multi-gen Workforce and the Coming Leadership Deficit<br> • Why we need millennials more than they need us<br> • Understanding the mindset and expectations of most millennials<br> • Some of the five pet peeves that most people have of millennials<br> • Why millennials require management to offer immediate feedback to be effective<br> • How millennials have developed a healthy cynicism of jobs, the workplace, and companies<br> • The paradox in the future of work<br> • Understanding the flexibilities of jobs - access, location, and office space<br> • In a college grad, the actual major is becoming secondary<br> • The importance of learning to play well with others<br> • Leadership is less about authority and more about developed soft skills<br> • The difference between skills versus behaviors and competencies<br> • Being constantly aware that you are your own company and brand<br> • How Lance has reprioritized his life to focus on family<br> • and much more!