Managing Gen X and Boomers

18/12/2025 10 min Episodio 58
Managing Gen X and Boomers

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In this episode of the How to Lead Podcast, Kate provides practical tools, techniques, and strategies for managing Gen X and Baby Boomer employees successfully. Managing experience can be just as tricky as managing inexperience, and in this episode Kate highlights the importance of respect for expertise, clarity over charisma, and the benefits of tech integration without condescension, with actionable tips.Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction to Managing Gen X and Boomers00:54 Understanding the Generational Spectrum01:43 Alice's Story: A Lesson in Assumptions02:48 Challenges in Managing Experienced Employees03:45 Four Key Lessons for Managing Experienced Colleagues05:53 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them07:25 Practical Tips for Immediate Implementation07:55 Conclusion: Respect, Relevance, and RelationshipJOIN MY COMMUNITY: Subscribe HERE⁠⁠ if you’d like new podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox along with weekly tips, tools, and musings.Have you subscribed yet?It would mean so much to me if you would SUBSCRIBE, SHARE OR REVIEW the How to Lead podcast wherever you get your podcasts!Useful links:Free Resources and more information on Kate's coaching programmesBuy the "How to Lead" bookConnect with Kate on LinkedInFollow Kate on TikTokContact KateMentioned in this episode:Digital Academy January SaleClick here for the How to Lead: Digital Academy: www.waterfallhill.co.uk/htl-digital-academy