The Generational View

Raven Solomon

Need help navigating generational differences in your work or home life? Join global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion keynote speaker, author and researcher Raven Solomon for weekly cross-generational conversations about important matters impacting society, culture, and the workplace. Through generational panel discussions, one-on-one expert interviews, and occasional solo episodes, The Generational View podcast seeks to increase awareness around generational differences, provide context for those differences, and increase empathy amongst us all in spite of those differences. New episodes premiere on Thursdays, i.e. Friday Eve! Welcome to The Generational View...

  1. What Gen Z Wants Around the World

    23/12/2021

    What Gen Z Wants Around the World

    It is no secret that Gen Z is different. This guest featured on this episode of The Generational View is a reminder that although Gen Z may be different, not all are created equal. We speak to an individual who has lived in an impressive six countries, when he’s only in his twenties. He does not speak for all Gen Zers around the globe, but he certainly has a unique worldly perspective to share with you and reminds us how truly connected we all are.   Our Guest Master's in international business Graduate and two-time Google intern. He moved to the US to pursue his career dream: working in the Silicon Valley startup tech ecosystem. On his social media platforms, he tries to raise awareness on social topics like climate change, innovation in education and work as well as racial, gender, and social equality.   What you’ll hear in this episode How generational terminology is commonly used in other countries How generational differences show up in global conversations The importance of a company’s commitment to DEI The role geography plays in job selection The biggest societal issues Gen Z faces

    53 min
  2. Parenting the Passion in Gen Z (Part II)

    16/12/2021

    Parenting the Passion in Gen Z (Part II)

    Through our What Gen Z Wants series on The Generational View, I am even more hopeful about Generation Z soon leading in workplaces and institutions. It’s no secret that Gen Z is different from any previous generation, and these most recent episodes of The Generational View are meant to help us understand how parenting has played a role in that, from shaping their values to shepherding their experiences.   Our Guests Bethany Tebbe is one part development professional, one part geek and 98 parts drive-her-son-everywhere-he-need-to-go-while-entertaining-the-toddler. She has a Bachelor’s in Art History and a Master’s in International Relation - specifically African Studies and Public Health. Debra Bouyer is a Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, & Inclusion Program Manager for a scientific nonprofit organization. She has a Bachelor’s in Sociology and certificates in Paralegal Studies and Diversity & Inclusion.   What you’ll hear in this episode What makes Gen Z different from their generation The prevalence of lawnmower parenting and how it affects children How cultural differences affect parenting styles The effect that social and political issues have on their parenting

    1 h y 4 min
  3. Parenting the Passion in Gen Z (Part I)

    09/12/2021

    Parenting the Passion in Gen Z (Part I)

    In the last four episodes here on The Generational View, we’ve heard about Gen Zers from those who teach them and engage with them in schools, and those who manage them in the workplace. In the next two episodes of The Generational View, we’ll hear from those that do these things as well… just in the home… holding down one of the most important and toughest jobs in the world - parents. It’s no secret that Gen Z is different from any previous generation and these episodes are meant to help us understand how parenting has played a role in that, from shaping their values to shepherding their experiences.   Our Guests Dan McGurrin is a currently self-employed former Executive Education leader for over 25 years. He has a Bachelor’s of Communications, MBA in International Marketing, and a Ph.D in Executive Leadership. Michelle Brief-McGurrin is a Global Project Leader for a large medical technology company. Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science and is bilingual in English and French.   What you’ll hear in this episode What makes Gen Z distinctly different from other generations, from their perspective, and how those differences have impacted how they parent their Gen Zers. How the way they were parented influenced how they parent their children How lawnmower parenting affects how Gen Z shows up to the workplace. Balancing their Gen Z’s passion with respect for authority

    1 h y 11 min
  4. Managing the Passion in Gen Z (Part II)

    02/12/2021

    Managing the Passion in Gen Z (Part II)

    For many Generation Zers, our guests today have provided them with their first job or other valuable resources to prepare them for their future. The Generational View podcast is excited to not only share the necessary work they do, but their insightful perspectives on how to best manage and lead Generation Z.   Our Guests  Danya Perry is Director of Equitable Economic Development and Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with two large community organizations. He is co-author of two books “Preventing Violence & Crime in America’s Schools: From Put Downs to Lock Downs,”  and “The Secrets for Motivating, Educating, and Lifting the Spirits of African-American Males.” Yarbrah Peeples is Senior Director of Programs for a large college non-profit specializing in college access. She is also Founder and CEO of The Peeples Advantage, which offers specialized coaching and guidance to individuals and groups seeking support on their educational and career journey.   What you’ll hear in this episode: Coaching a passionate generation in a realistic work environment without putting out their fire The expectations Gen Z has for the workforce How can organizations leverage the passion Gen Z has for social issues

    1 h
  5. Managing the Passion in Gen Z (Part I)

    18/11/2021

    Managing the Passion in Gen Z (Part I)

    In this episode, we continue to speak with the people who engage with Gen Zers on a daily basis. Throughout the What Gen Z Wants series on The Generational View podcast, you have been enamored and impressed by our Gen Zers, but how will you engage with them, motivate them, retain them as an X, Millennial, Baby Boomer or Gen Zer yourself?  In this two-part series I will speak to four of them…. currently leading our future workforce and upcoming leaders.  Our Guests Pilar McDonald is Co-founder of Project Matriarch, an organization that helps mothers and other caregivers dedicate the time and energy they desire to their work. Lola McAllister is Co-Founder and Co-Director of Project Matriarch and is passionate about entrepreneurship for genuine social good. Alexis Hardy-Wills serves as the National Real Estate Pathway Manager for an organization that provides marginalized high school seniors industry-specific career advancement opportunities through paid internship experiences.  What you’ll hear in this episode The differences they see in Gen Z compared to other generations and how they manage that How the organizing capacity of Gen Z can be of benefit to organizations The benefits that Gen Z brings to the workplace Balancing the idealism of Gen Z with the reality of the current workplace

    55 min
  6. Higher Ed Professionals Talk Gen Z and Social Justice (Part II)

    11/11/2021

    Higher Ed Professionals Talk Gen Z and Social Justice (Part II)

    On this episode of The Generational View, we invited two more Higher Educational professionals to discuss their day-to-day experiences with the often misunderstood and feared Generation Z, and how they empower and engage with their students.  As explored in previous episodes of The Generational View, the expectations that Gen Z has for the workplace and society are unprecedented compared to what we’ve seen in Millennials or any other previous generations. It’s important to listen to and understand what Gen Z wants, or companies and institutions that fail to do so will get left behind. That’s why we’re having these important conversations All About Gen Z on Season 2 of The Generational View.   Our guests Steve Gallagher, a proud Gen X with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Communications and Master’s in Strategic Leadership and Organizational Change, has over 20 years of experience in the higher education field. He currently serves as Advisor to Administration at an arts school, and is a certified emotional intelligence coach and has a coaching practice with the goal of living a more balanced and fulfilled life. Juaquin Sims is a Program Director at an Ivy League University and Board Member of the Young Education Professionals. He is a Millennial with Bachelor’s Degree in English Education and Literature and Master’s Degree in Higher Education   What you’ll hear in this episode How the characteristics of Generation Z impact how they engage with their students Balancing the change that needs to happen with the systems that need to exist The evolution of social justice in their institutions and curriculums The strengths and opportunities that Gen Z brings to the workplace

    55 min
  7. Higher Ed Professionals Talk Gen Z & Social Justice (Part I)

    04/11/2021

    Higher Ed Professionals Talk Gen Z & Social Justice (Part I)

    Season 2 of The Generational View Podcast continues with exploring the perspectives of those who teach and lead Gen Zers on a daily basis.  As we have learned, Gen Z is just different... than any generation that has come before them. Maybe you’ve been surprised or delighted to learn just how much, but they are indeed.  We’re about to hear a thought-provoking and analytical conversation with two Higher Educational professionals on traits, beliefs and behaviors that they encounter in their Gen Z students.   Our Guests: Stacia Solomon is a proud Gen Xer with over two decades in the field of education. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Management/Marketing and a Master’s of Education. Kelvin Rutledge is a Millennial with a Bachelor’s of Science in Political Science, a Master’s of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. He has served over a decade across various leadership roles within various state, regional, and national higher education and career services associations. Additionally, he volunteers with various community initiatives and serves on the City of New Haven LGBTQ+ Youth Task Force.   What You Will Hear in This Episode: The experiences or characteristics they find that are distinctly different than their own generation How the constant access to information has affected younger generations How the passion for social justice shows up in their students How they deal with the duality that the system SHOULD be dismantled while knowing that it cannot be.

    1 h y 1 min
  8. What Gen Z Wants: Indigenous Gen Zers Talk Workplace & Societal Expectations

    21/10/2021

    What Gen Z Wants: Indigenous Gen Zers Talk Workplace & Societal Expectations

    In this final episode of the What Gen Z Wants series on The Generational View, I sit down with two Indigenous Gen Zers to hear about their expectations of society, the workplace, leaders, government and so much more. As you know by now, this series It's not solely about hearing What Gen Z Wants. It is also about exploring how these wants, expectations, etc. might differ across identities, specifically racial identities.    Our Guests Destiny Rider is an Operations Management Specialist with a Bachelors of Science in Business  Administration, Economics and Spanish. She is committed to positively impacting the world around her and is currently looking for opportunities within the D.C. area to advance racial justice and equity within organizations. Lindsey is a Sales Manager with a large retail optical store chain, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Tribal Management. She is a member of the Wah-Zha-Zhi (Osage) Nation of Paw-huska.    What they’ll hear in this episode How remote job opportunities have become the “norm” for this generation’s job search The role that organizations and institutions should have in solving societal issues How they feel about societal issues in the workplace The changes they hope to see in the workplace atmosphere and society in general with generations to come

    53 min
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Need help navigating generational differences in your work or home life? Join global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion keynote speaker, author and researcher Raven Solomon for weekly cross-generational conversations about important matters impacting society, culture, and the workplace. Through generational panel discussions, one-on-one expert interviews, and occasional solo episodes, The Generational View podcast seeks to increase awareness around generational differences, provide context for those differences, and increase empathy amongst us all in spite of those differences. New episodes premiere on Thursdays, i.e. Friday Eve! Welcome to The Generational View...

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  • Creador
    Raven Solomon
  • Años de actividad
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodios
    26
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