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Four Generations of Desire-Based Leadership with Phil Putnam
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- Feb 25, 2025
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Summary
Host: Carrie Tuttle Guest: Phil Putnam The theme of this episode is leading cross-generationally. With four generations currently in the workforce, everyone needs to be aware of how to influence and motivate the people we work with. You don’t want to miss this! Phil Putnam, speaker and author of 'Desired Based Leadership' is on the cusp of Gen X and Millennial groups. In his 20 years as a team member and executive leader within world-class tech organizations including Apple and Adobe, he now shares his most valuable lessons. He talks about the importance of prioritizing employee desires to drive business results, because the investment has a multiplier effect in productivity and loyalty. By contrast, the cost of attrition is crippling and he explains the math. Phil's experiences and understanding of the evolving workforce dynamics highlight the need for leaders to adapt their strategies to build safety and satisfaction among employees. Phil gives a short historical background of why each generation has a different relationship with work, different motivators and different way of viewing hierarchy. He calls out how positional power is changing and emphasizes the necessity for empathy and adaptability in leadership. How we work is changing, particularly as the workforce majority shifts from Baby Boomers to the Millennial / Gen Z group. In this conversation, we discuss how understanding the needs and values of different generations can lead to better workplace engagement and results. Listen in to understand how this applies to your world! QUOTE-WORTHY MOMENTS: “A leader’s function is to drive results through people.” "You don't get results by putting the employers' needs first. You get the results you want by putting the employees' needs first and… what they want for…