The Generational Guru

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Do you know what today is? International Pi Day. So go out and get you some pie. And play around with 3s, 1s and 4s. And hail Greek mathematician Archimedes, who first developed a method to approximate Pi.? #piday #internationalpiday #pi #archimedes

Pets are your family too! And they deserve to be treated like your children. #WeRescueOurselves

Over the past several months, 13 companies have announced they were “abandoning,” “retreating from,” or “axing” their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Or did they? Read the announcements carefully and you’ll notice the reality is far more nuanced than the headlines: ?? Some of the “retreat” is just responsible legal risk mitigation, like avoiding quotas or not tying manager compensation to diversity targets. ?? Some of it relates to external engagement, like withdrawing from the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index. ?? A lot of it, frankly, reads like companies trying to thread a needle: backing away from specific DEI activities they consider legally or socially risky, even as 12 out of the 13 companies reaffirm values that are either explicitly DEI or sound like DEI under a different name. In this new piece in the Los Angeles Times, Kenji Yoshino and I take a close look at the narrative that DEI is “dead” or “dying” based on these corporate announcements. I am under no illusions about the severe legal and political threats that the field is now facing. But as we say in the piece, read the announcements carefully. If a company’s “new approach” walks like DEI and quacks like DEI, it’s DEI. https://lnkd.in/gnrkPh5y

I was honored to participate with remarkable founders, innovators, newscasters, events, influencers and organizations in 2024. I'm grateful for the generous people who featured me on their TV shows, podcasts, reels, webinars, summits and advisory boards. Here's a recap: 2024 kicked off with my keynote at NASDAQ! Yes Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. I was thrilled to speak to members of this inspiring organization. Big thanks to hosts Michelle Eisenberg and Anna Van Maanen. Get involved or learn more: https://lnkd.in/ebjg2i6E I had the distinct pleasure of presenting to a distinguished all female board - The Federation of Jewish Womens Organizations of Maryland. Topic? Demystifying Younger Generations. #femaleboard #jewishwomensorganizations Fabulous Founder ? Amy P. invited me to take the stage with her to discuss how to balance #big4generations with #100yearsoftechnology. Connect and learn more Unlock The Magic? 2024 saw my debut on primetime TV on Merit Street Media. Anchors Kris Gutierrez and Lyndsay Keith interviewed me about #Genz's lackluster performance in the workforce. Watch the clip here: https://lnkd.in/e9uGRPf4 What a mindbomb ?? to share the stage with Ije Jemie Nwabueze Lean Six Sigma, CTI, ORSC, PMI-ACP, CBAP and Chinazom Sunny Nwabueze PCC FRM on their podcast Real Talk Conversations in Mental Fitness. This dynamic duo brings such a wealth of inspiration. ?? Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gP99eVcS. ?? Listen to past and future episodes here: https://lnkd.in/gDf_XURs In May I took the plunge and shot a series of short videos. Thanks to the incredible work of videographer Georgiy Feldman and stylist Wray Villanova I felt like a media star. ?? Watch them here https://lnkd.in/eq7BW7q9 See more of Georgiy's work: https://lnkd.in/eiNEX9bF My colleague and friend Dawn Cortese hosted an impressive lineup of speakers for her Thrive Beyond Work Summit. As the Founder of Healthy Goals Healthy Living, LLC Dawn is dedicated to promoting corporate wellness. Connect with this transformative health dynamo! Gaby Jordan's vision is to align teams, ignite collaboration, and crush results. I was thrilled to be highlighted in Human Better EDU's #meetthepeoplemonday Connect with Gaby to learn more about her vital mission. I was pumped to appear not once, but twice on Merit Street Media TV show. Morning show host Dominique Sachse interviewed me about the Blue Collar Stigma. ?? Watch my innovative "Reframing" of this issue. https://lnkd.in/e98x_sjF Advisory Boards were a thing in 2024 and I was delighted to speak to AdvisoryCloud's Marketing board. Topics included: ? How each generation has been shaped by technology and social changes ? Effective strategies for communication across different generations. I'm grateful for these amazing pros. On to #2025!

2025 heralds the arrival of the newest generation Gen Beta. Betas will be born from 2025 to 2039. They will be the offspring of Millennials and Gen Z, who range in age from 16 - 45. As Alphas never knew a world without social media, Betas will be true natives of artificial intelligence. Will their parents heed Jonathan Haidt's advice to dial down cell phone and social media usage??Will they follow the Center for Humane Technology’s passionate plea to monitor AI and AIbot engagement? Time will tell, and I am intriqued to see how technology will shape this upcoming generation. And how older generations will influence them. #GenBeta #AI Jonathan Haidt #TheAnxiousGeneration Center for Humane Technology

As the snow falls outside, last-minute emails are hurriedly sent, gifts await wrapping, and laptops are finally closed. The Winter Solstice approaches, reminding us to welcome the darkness, knowing that with each passing day, more light will shine upon us. Wishing a Merry Christmas and a Joyful Hannukah to all my friends, colleagues, mentors, clients, mentees, agents of inspiration, and family. Let this season of celebration and reflection bring warmth and joy to all. #christmas2024 The Generational Guru #hannukah2024 #wintersolstice #merrychristmas

I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Sam.gov certification from US Federal Government! I'm excited to share my services for orgs to improve harmony, leadership and productivity in the workplace. If you've contracted with the government please share your stories. I'm eager to learn about the processes and opportunities. #SAM.gov #workplacewellbeing The Generational Guru

Today is World Philosophy Day, created by UNESCO to encourage philosophical conversations. Here's my philosophy. With so much information at your fingertips, are you using it for your personal power? Or are you a slave to your TV and phone? Incidently, I sought input from 3 different AIs to clarify the attribution for this quote. Ultimately I selected Pi, as its founder Mustafa Suleyman stands out for his emphasis on Humanity over Profit. #worldphilosophyday UNESCO #mustafasuleyman #Pi #ChatGPT #Gemini #Jean-PaulSartre