Generational traits and characteristics are often referenced as a way of identifying those things that separate us. In a workplace setting, what matters most are strategies that can be used to build comradery and teamwork. In this episode, generational expert Cam Marston shares insights on ways to build teams and work as one through more effective leadership practices.

View this episode on our website.

About Cam Marston
Cam is the leading expert on the impact of generational change and its impact on the workplace and marketplace. As an author, columnist, blogger, and lecturer, he imparts a clear understanding of how generational demographics are changing the landscape of business. Marston and his firm, Generational Insights, have provided research and consultation on generational issues to hundreds of companies and professional groups, ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations, as well as major professional associations, for over 20 years.

Marston’s books, articles, columns, and blog describe and analyze the major generations: Matures (born before 1946), Baby Boomers, (born 1946-64), Generation X (born 1965-79), Millennials (born 1980-2000), and iGen (born 2000+). He explains how their generational workplace and marketplace preferences affect every aspect of business, including recruiting and retention, management and motivation, and sales and marketing.

His two DVD training videos have been best sellers since 2005. Marston’s training program, “Leading Multi-Generational Teams,” features the Gen-Flex® process which teaches leaders how to be flexible in their generational workplace preferences to get the best performance out of their teams.

Cam's Publications

• Motivating The “What’s In It For Me?” Workforce (2005)
• Generational Insights (2010)
• Generational Selling Tactics That Work (2011)
• The Gen-Savvy Financial Advisor (2017)

Where you can find Cam

• What’s Working with Cam Marston podcast and radio show
• Alabama Public Radio
• Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter

======================

Supervisor Skills: Secrets of Success is a production of AEU LEAD, a division of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. With 60 years of combined industry experience, our supervisor training program gives mid-level managers in the maritime industry the skills needed to influence employees, customers, and peers. This increases employee engagement, reduces turnover and rework, and ultimately results in higher profits for their company.

Find AEU: amequity.com | Linkedin |

Stanley X, a division of Stanley Black & Decker has positioned itself as a thought leader in learning innovations and is taking on some of the biggest challenges facing blue-collar industries today. In this episode, Rebecca Peredo, director of innovation for Stanley X, provides an overview of ways companies can stop the loss of valuable know-how typically associated with attrition and workforce turnover through the application of technology the division is bringing to market.

View this episode on our website.

About Rebecca Peredo
Rebecca is the Director for Commercialization at Stanley X, the innovations hub of Stanley Black and Decker. Stanley X builds new ventures that drive positive change by addressing the right problems with open minds to enhance productivity and improve lives.

Rebecca leads commercialization efforts of emerging technology in the Talent Solutions division of Stanley X and is responsible for customer success. Her background includes strategy development, change management, and continuous improvement in Facility Operations, Energy & Sustainability and Construction.

Rebecca holds an MBA from Oxford University’s Saïd Business School and a BS in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University. She is passionate about diversity in technical fields and volunteers through the Taproot Foundation, Chicago Cares, and the National Girls Collaborative. In her free time, Rebecca enjoys traveling, competing in triathlons, and other outdoor sports.

More about Stanley X

• Stanley X Website
• Stanley X | DeepHow Website
• Stanley X | DeepHow on LinkedIn

======================

Supervisor Skills: Secrets of Success is a production of AEU LEAD, a division of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. With 60 years of combined industry experience, our supervisor training program gives mid-level managers in the maritime industry the skills needed to influence employees, customers, and peers. This increases employee engagement, reduces turnover and rework, and ultimately results in higher profits for their company.

Find AEU: amequity.com | Linkedin | Facebook

Studies consistently show most managers lack the skills needed to effectively communicate with direct reports. Where this exists, employee engagement, operational performance, and customer satisfaction suffer as a result. In this session, Phillip Van Hooser offers practical guidance on ways managers can more effectively reach and communicate with employees.

View this episode on our website.

About Phillip Van Hooser, MBA, CSP, CPAE
When organizations want to create a culture of trust, teamwork and valued employee engagement, Phillip Van Hooser is the trusted advisor they can confidently turn to. For more than 30 years, hundreds of U.S. companies and organizations have trusted Phil and his commonsense, results-driving leadership methods drawn from his high-pressure management roles in banking, manufacturing and consumer goods.

An award-winning keynote speaker, leadership trainer and accomplished writer, Phil’s clear success plan is laid out in multiple books including We Need to Talk: Building Trust When Communicating Gets Critical.

A Certified Speaking Professional, a member of the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, Phil is a 30+ year member, past president of the National Speakers Association, and is a recipient of the Cavett Award, NSA’s highest honor.

Where you can find Phil

• Van Hooser Associates, Inc.
• LinkedIn

======================

Supervisor Skills: Secrets of Success is a production of AEU LEAD, a division of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. With 60 years of combined industry experience, our supervisor training program gives mid-level managers in the maritime industry the skills needed to influence employees, customers, and peers. This increases employee engagement, reduces turnover and rework, and ultimately results in higher profits for their company.

Find AEU: amequity.com | Linkedin | Facebook