You're Managing by Generation — And It's Driving Out Your Best People

What this episode covers

You've done it. Every leader has. You see a 24-year-old on your team and you adjust your approach based on everything you've heard about Gen Z. You see a 52-year-old and you make a different set of assumptions. It feels like smart management — reading the room, meeting people where they are. But those assumptions are quietly costing you your highest performers and you won't see it happening until they're already gone. David Cohen has spent his career studying what actually predicts performance — and birth year isn't even in the top ten. What he's found instead will make you rethink every hire you've made, every promotion you've given, and every person you've written off without realizing it. You'll learn: 📣 Why generational labels backfire on leaders 🧠 Traits vs behaviors — what predicts performance 🔄 Why life stage beats birth year 🚪 How stereotypes push out top talent 🤝 Why trust and respect aren't the same  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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