Tips for peaceful Thanksgiving conversations...

This Thursday is Thanksgiving when many families come together from far and wide. Not just physically but also, politically and culturally. Half the country voted one way in the presidential election, and the other half voted for the other party’s candidate — or didn’t vote (gasp). These family events can have multiple generations seated at a table, so just incase you’d like to ward off any rancor, we here at Potluck Central have some ideas that might be helpful. Our Potluck guest this week is a psychologist who speaks about generational differences, and how to create cultural change in the workplace. Here’s a refresher on the timeline for the various generations:* Baby Boomer (1946-1964)* Generation X (1965-1980)]* Millennials (1981-1996)* Generation Z (1997-2012)Societal influences including economic, political and demographic have a major impact on the overall outlook members of a certain generation have from early experiences, and those differences can cause miscommunication and lack of understanding. Gustavo offers conversational tips to have an engaged, not adversarial, dialogue with others. Read the transcript above, or better yet, listen to the podcast on your way to a Thanksgiving gathering tomorrow. If you have no such plans, take a listen anyway. The wisdom we heard from Dr. Gustavo is applicable in all relationships.Links for more information* https://www.drgustavo.com* Culture Trumps Everything: The Unexpected Truth About the Ways Environment Changes Biology, Psychology, and Behavior, by Dr. Gustavo Grodnitzky * The Fourth Turning, What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America's Next Rendezvous with Destiny, by William Strauss (Author), Neil Howe (Author)OkobojiOkoboji Writers’ and Songwriters’ Retreat will be held September 28-October 1, 2025. Early Bird Registration runs now through January 15. Check the website frequently as speakers will be added in the weeks to come. https://okobojiwritersretreat.comIowa Writers’ CollaborativeThere will be a holiday party from 5-8 p.m. on December 13, to be held at the Harkin Institute, 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines. This is for paid subscribers (guests can accompany them for a $20 donation). If you are coming from out of town, there is a special discounted hotel rate of $79. Home2 Suites is located near the Institute on University Ave.The deadline for getting the discounted room rate is Friday, so make your reservation asap. * Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=DSMDUHT&groupCode=CHTIWC&arrivaldate=2024-12-13&departuredate=2024-12-15&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT [hilton.com]* Call Hilton Reservations – Reference the Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University – CODE “IWC”* Please note that reservations must be made by Friday, November 29, 2024, to secure the discounted rate of $79.00/taxes per night. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit okobojiwriters.substack.com/subscribe