359: Vivek Iyyani - Leading Across Generations

Vivek Iyyani is a Millennial specialist, keynote speaker, and author of the books Engaging Millennials: 7 Fundamentals to Recruit, Reward & Retain the Largest Generation in the Workforce and Empowering Millennials: The 5 Step Sequence to Design a Life of Fun, Freedom and Fortune. Vivek works with leaders to recruit, reward and retain the multigenerational workforce. In this episode,Vivek discusses how as leaders we should connect with people of all generations and how to lead them effectively. He also discusses how failure is an integral part of success and how to manage one's emotions, particularly when one is dealing with a crisis or an incident.In this episode:Vivek shares about being a millenial specialist and writing his booksAdapting and connecting to a millennial mindsetRecruiting, rewarding and retaining a multi-generational workforce Started leadership by serving in the armyLearning to manage your emotions Key Takeaways:Leaders are responsible for effecting change Catering rewards to individual needs Leadership is about influence Having an ability to then move on from problem and finding the solutionLeaders need to learn how to have deeper relationships with those around themTweetable Quotes:“We are bombarded by so many things that are calling for attention. So in a world where everything is instant gratification focused, a leader who can go deep into relationships, into focus, into things, is the one who can really achieve great things.” - Vivek Iyyani“ So it's about the leader, the one who does the most for their people. That's the kind of leader the employees are looking for in the future. ”- Vivek IyyaniConnect with VivekWebsite:https://www.vivekiyyani.com/Social Media: LinkedIn YoutubeConnect with Denis:Email: [email protected]: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/