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

Lance J. Richards knows millennials – 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&E, Johnson & Johnson, and many more. He’s a former VP of Innovation at Kelly Services and now serves as the Director, Human Resources & Risk Management at Town of Avon overlooking the beautiful Beaver Creek ski resort.

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”.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

Being a self-learner

Lance’s book Gen Now: Understanding the Multi-gen Workforce and the Coming Leadership Deficit

Why we need millennials more than they need us

Understanding the mindset and expectations of most millennials

Some of the five pet peeves that most people have of millennials

Why millennials require management to offer immediate feedback to be effective

How millennials have developed a healthy cynicism of jobs, the workplace, and companies

The paradox in the future of work

Understanding the flexibilities of jobs – access, location, and office space

In a college grad, the actual major is becoming secondary

The importance of learning to play well with others

Leadership is less about authority and more about developed soft skills

The difference between skills versus behaviors and competencies

Being constantly aware that you are your own company and brand

How Lance has reprioritized his life to focus on family

and much more!

Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Lance’s email:  [email protected] 

Twitter  http://www.twitter.com/LanceJRichards (@LanceJRichards)

Lance’s book: http://www.amazon.com/Gen-Now-Understanding-Multi-gen-Leadership/dp/0983496935/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453068435&sr=8-1&keywords=gen+now (Gen Now: Understanding the Multi-gen Workforce and the Coming Leadership Deficit)

Atlantic article: http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/01/why-are-american-colleges-obsessed-with-leadership/283253/ (Why Are American Colleges Obsessed with Leadership?) 

https://open.buffer.com/no-office/ (Buffer’s no office policy)

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Lance J. Richards knows millennials – 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&E, Johnson & Johnson, and many more. He’s a former VP of Innovation at Kelly Services and now serves as the Director, Human Resources & Risk Management at Town of Avon overlooking the beautiful Beaver Creek ski resort.

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”.

Being a self-learner
Lance’s book Gen Now: Understanding the Multi-gen Workforce and the Coming Leadership Deficit
Why we need millennials more than they need us
Understanding the mindset and expectations of most millennials
Some of the five pet peeves that most people have of millennials
Why millennials require management to offer immediate feedback to be effective
How millennials have developed a healthy cynicism of jobs, the workplace, and companies
The paradox in the future of work
Understanding the flexibilities of jobs – access, location, and office space
In a college grad, the actual major is becoming secondary
The importance of learning to play well with others
Leadership is less about authority and more about developed soft skills
The difference between skills versus behaviors and competencies
Being constantly aware that you are your own company and brand
How Lance has reprioritized his life to focus on family
and much more!

Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Lance’s email:  [email protected] 

Twitter  @LanceJRichards

Lance’s book: Gen Now: Understanding the Multi-gen Workforce and the Coming Leadership Deficit

Atlantic article: Why Are American Colleges Obsessed with Leadership? 

Buffer’s no office policy

Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post.

Also, please leave an honest review for the Up In Your Business podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.

If you have any questions, please shoot me a note on the “Get In Touch” page.

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.

Thank you to our guest for joining me for such a great episode. Until next time!