S06E05 When You Have Different Generations on the Same Team with Dr. Tim Elmore

Modern Day Missionaries

Are generational differences causing tension on your missions team? Do you find it challenging to bring Baby Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z together in a unified way? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Tim Elmore, author and founder of Growing Leaders, to explore how to overcome generational clashes and turn those differences into strengths.
This conversation will give you tools to handle tensions, build trust, and create a more unified, effective team. If you’ve ever wondered how to bring different generations together without losing your cool, this episode is for you!
✍️ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to bridge generational gaps for stronger teamwork.
• Strategies for turning generational tensions into strengths.
• Key differences between Baby Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z, and how to leverage them.
• Tips for improving communication across generations.
• How embracing generational diversity can make your team more effective.
  

💡 Questions to ponder as you listen:

• What generation is most difficult for me to understand? What confuses/frustrates me about them? What did Tim share that is helping me see them in a new light?
• What are some specific ways generational differences are showing up on my team, and what challenges are they creating?
• What’s one thing I could do to help bridge the gap between older and younger team members?
• What strengths from different generations on my team might I be overlooking?
• What is one practical way I can encourage teammates of different generations to work together?
  

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Capitole

1. S06E05 When You Have Different Generations on the Same Team with Dr. Tim Elmore (00:00:00)

2. Meet Dr. Tim Elmore (00:00:36)

3. Understanding Generational Differences (00:00:57)

4. The Silent Generation and Baby Boomers (00:06:23)

5. Generation X and Millennials (00:07:29)

6. Gen Z: The New Kids on the Block (00:09:35)

7. Building Bridges Between Generations (00:14:50)

8. Reverse Mentoring Explained (00:21:51)

9. Managing Generational Preferences and Expectations (00:24:09)

10. Navigating Generational Demands (00:25:52)

11. Global Implications of Generational Differences (00:32:25)

12. Team Activities to Bridge Generational Gaps (00:35:35)

13. Resources and Final Thoughts (00:39:45)