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Admit it, you've complained about at least one other generation. Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z—somehow, they all end up with reputations built around what's wrong with them. Dr. Eliza Filby has a different suggestion: stop asking what's wrong with them. And_ start _questioning what world they were handed. Eliza is a contemporary historian, generations expert, and the author of Sunday Times bestseller: Inheritocracy. And with more generations in the workplace than at any point in history, she is precisely the person we need to show us a new way to win… together. In this conversation, Eliza makes connections about how generational change is reshaping work, wealth, and modern life that I’d never thought to connect. She might just change how you see the world (and people) around you. In this episode you'll learn: ➡️ Why calling Gen Z "entitled" is the wrong diagnosis (and what's really driving the behavior leaders complain about most) ➡️ How retirement planning and eldercare became the new midlife crisis ➡️ How the economy changed after 2008 + quietly rewrote the rulebook for every generation that followed ➡️ Why belonging is becoming increasingly rare (even though we need it) ➡️ Why Millennials + Gen Z are more likely become homeowners by being loyal to their parents than by being loyal to their jobs ➡️ 3 things no AI will replace in the workplace… ➡️ What’s driving hyper-individualism + how do we fix it We all may have strong opinions about one another, but it’s time to focus on building greater understanding. This conversation is a good place to start. This… is A Bit of Optimism. + + To buy a copy of Dr. Eliza Filby’s bestselling book Inheritocracy: It’s Time to Talk About the Bank of Mum and Dad, head to: https://www.elizafilby.com/books Want to hear more from Eliza? Check out her It’s All Relative Newsletter: https://www.elizafilby.com/newsletter + + 00:00:00 Rethinking The Generational Divide at Work 00:01:41 How Dr. Filby Became a Generations Expert 00:04:34 The Fragmentation of Generations + Shared Experiences 00:10:51 The Death of Shared Truth 00:14:32 Conspiracy Culture Infiltrates the Workplace 00:16:06 The End of Job Security + the Rise of the Solopreneur 00:20:33 The Inheritocracy: When the Bank of Mom and Dad Replaces Work Loyalty 00:28:24 Why Young People Don't Have 'The Hunger' 00:31:29 Changing Life Cycle: Delayed Adulthood + Pressured Midlife 00:35:57 Rise of Dual Income Households 00:41:39 Hyper-Individualism: From 12% to 80% Thinking They're Important 00:44:21 Dirty Kitchen Syndrome: Transactional Work Culture 00:46:58 AI as the Next Generation in the Workplace 00:51:14 Let Humans Do What Can't Be Counted 00:58:44 Taylor Swift Tickets + the Future of Business Relationships 01:00:44 Disrupted Path to Mastery + Nurturing Human Skills 01:03:04 How Can Generations Come Together? + + Simon is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do. Simon is the author of multiple best-selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game. + + Website:http://simonsinek.com/ Live Online Classes:https://simonsinek.com/classes/ Podcast:http://apple.co/simonsinek Instagram:  / simonsinek   Linkedin:  / simonsinek   Twitter:  / simonsinek   Facebook:  / simonsinek  

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