20. What Makes a Generation: A Crash Course on Boomers, Millennials, and The Other Generational Archetypes with Dr. Steve Shepard

Our thought leader for today is Dr. Steve Shepard, founder of the Shepard Communications Group. He is a sought-after leader in speaking, writing, photography, and audio and video production, all of which he considered hobbies that he loves doing. These hobbies are tied by his passion as a storyteller who is eager to simplify the complex, to inspire, to challenge the status quo, and to tell a story. The story he will share today is about generations. We will learn the four generational archetypes, demystify stereotypes such as “millennials are snowflakes,” and know why, despite the seemingly massive changes that happen every generation, this is still an amazing world.&nbsp; Let’s dive right in and listen to this crash course on generations! Disclaimer: This podcast contains affiliate links! That means if you purchase from the companies we promote using the links we provide, we receive a small commission. Thank you for your support! You can see our full affiliate disclosure here. [00:01 - 04:51] Opening Segment Let’s get to know Dr. Steve Shepard Why generations are different from each other [04:52 - 12:47] Shared Common Place in History&nbsp; History creates generations, not the other way around&nbsp; Hear Steve’s explanation A brief discussion about the latest generations What generation do you think you belong?&nbsp; Steve talks about how patterns of behavior define a generation&nbsp; [12:48 - 24:03] Original Entrepreneurs&nbsp; The two most important generations according to Steve Why the Silent Generation grew up quiet&nbsp; The big difference between the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers The original entrepreneurs are not Millennials [24:04 - 35:23] Return of the Heroes Generation Social change is the mantra of millennials&nbsp; Here’s why The current generation is a repeat of the Silent Generation We’re also witnessing the return of the “Greatest Generation”</span