On this episode of Tomorrowist, New York Times bestselling author Lindsey Pollak revealed what it takes to manage a workforce spanning seven generations. From bridging leadership gaps to overcoming bias, she shared practical strategies for adapting management styles, introducing workplace flexibility, and building a workplace that works for everyone. Pollak emphasized that a good manager can manage anyone, providing actionable advice for leaders to effectively work with all generations. Read the summary.
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Lindsey Pollak
Lindsey Pollak is a New York Times bestselling author, international speaker and often described as a “generational translator.”
She is the author of four career and workplace advice books, including The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace.
Her speaking audiences and consulting clients have included more than 300 top corporations, law firms, universities, nonprofits and government agencies. Her insights have appeared in media outlets including The TODAY Show, The Wall Street Journal and CNBC.
In 2020, Lindsey was named to the Thinkers50 Radar List, which honors the top global management thinkers whose work is shaping the future of how organizations are managed and led.
From 2009 to 2016, she served as an official ambassador for LinkedIn. Today, she is an active instructor on the LinkedIn Learning platform, with online courses for leaders and individual contributors.
In her philanthropic work, Lindsey serves as a member of the Global Council of Junior Achievement Worldwide and Vice Chair of the Board of FourBlock, a nonprofit that supports U.S. veteran career transition.
Lindsey is a graduate of Yale University and is a proud member of Generation X.
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