# Generational Friction Is Costing You Millions

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Podcast: [Speak In Flow](https://stenobird.com/podcast/speak-in-flow-6304208)
Published: 2026-03-26T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://speakinflow.com/generational-friction-is-costing-you-millions
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## Resource

Is a $56 billion productivity loss the price of not understanding each other at work? In this episode of Speak In Flow, host Melinda Lee sits down with Gabe Wright, a trial attorney and partner at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, to unpack the very real cost of the generational disconnect in today's workplace. With 25 years of experience, Gabe moves beyond the stereotypes to reveal the practical strategies leaders need to bridge the gap between Boomers, Gen X, and the incoming workforce. This is a crucial conversation for anyone feeling the friction of a multi-generational team, from seasoned executives trying to retain young talent to new professionals wondering why their hard work isn't translating into the partnership they envision. In This Episode, You Will Learn: The Real Root of the Generational Friction It’s not about entitlement or laziness. Gabe explains how major societal events, from the Great Recession to COVID, have shaped the values and expectations of younger generations, creating a fundamental clash in workplace commitment and loyalty. The "Trust but Verify" Approach to AI "They need to learn to leverage... It's like trust but verify. Yes, it is a faster way to do it, but it is not entirely a reliable way to do it. You've got to use your brain." While younger generations are quick to adopt AI, Gabe highlights the critical blind spot: treating AI output as gospel. Learn why the most valuable skill is pairing AI's speed with the wisdom to catch its "hallucinations," especially in high-stakes fields like law. How to Have the "Money Talk" and Create Buy-In “If you made as much as me, where does that land the organization?” Discover Gabe’s powerful technique for having transparent conversations about finances and profitability. This approach transforms entitled…

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