How are you adapting your leadership style to effectively engage and motivate the diverse generations in your workplace?

In this episode, hosts J.R. Flatter and Lucas welcome guest Patrick Alston, a retired U.S. Army veteran with 36 years of service, to discuss modern leadership principles. Alston shares insights on how contemporary leaders must adapt their styles to engage and influence Generation Z effectively.

He emphasizes the importance of servant leadership, highlighting key principles such as listening, appreciation, humility, trust, and caring. The discussion also delves into the challenges and opportunities of leading in a complex, modern workforce, and the role of personal passion and continual learning in successful leadership.

Key points include:

• The five key principles of servant leadership for today's workforce
• Understanding and adapting to generational differences in the workplace
• The importance of continuous learning and personal development for leaders
• Balancing introversion with public speaking and leadership roles
• Strategies for Baby Boomers managing Gen Z employees
• The role of spirituality and personal interests in professional development

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Building a Coaching Culture is presented by Two Roads Leadership

Produced, edited, and published by Make More Media

Links:
Patrick Alston on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-alston-a7bb437/

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For full show notes and more info head to: https://buildingacoachingculturepodcast.com/episode/128