David & Jonah Stillman

The Generations In A New World

This is an uplifting conversation around what has changed and what has not for each generation. A combination of primary data, case studies, and first hand stories explain the traits that each generation can bring to the table as we repair our world.
In addition, areas of concern with each generation are discussed, so that we can all be more aware of how to help each other.

Audience takeaways:

• Baby boomers rage against age.
• Gen Xers becoming the sandwiched generation.
• Millennials new outlook on loyalty.
• Gen Z’s struggle to gain social capital.

Make Way Gen Z

Believe it or not…there’s life after the Millennial generation.  A new generation is impacting our workplace and not enough leaders are paying attention! Are you ready for Gen Z? The leading edge of Gen Z is well into their 20s with entirely new attitudes about the workplace, technology, career paths, and money.

Audience takeaways:

• What factors makes Generation Z unique.
• What influences have shaped this dynamic generation.
• What they expect from a career.
• How you recruit them.
• How you retain and manage Gen Z.

This dynamic keynote gives audiences fresh insights based on national studies of Gen Z’s workplace attitudes, interviews with hundreds of CEOs, cutting-edge case studies and insights from Gen Zers themselves.

Seven Key Traits of Generation Z

Millennials vs. Generation Z

If only we could group our younger workforce and marketplace into one generation – life would be easier. In many ways, leaders have been operating that way. Most are not paying enough attention to Generation Z and many are just assuming everyone under 30 is a Millennial. Gen Z is nothing like the Millennials.

Audience takeaways:

• Unpack the key differences between Millennials and Gen Z.
• Showcase how Boomers and Xers different parenting styles had radically different results.
• Explain how Millennials’ collaborative nature and Gen Z’ competitive drive plays out at work.
• Identify what leaders need to know to manage each unique generation.
• Highlight areas the generations will click and clash.

Z Ultimate Consumer: Who is the Gen Z Customer

Do they shop online? In-store? What does loyalty to a brand look like? These questions and more are addressed as the newest generation of customers pull out their wallets. Gen Z has disposable income to spend, but only if marketers can connect with them.

Based on national studies, insights from focus groups, and working with some of the world’s top brands, find out what it takes to connect with, sell to, and retain the Gen Z customer.

Audience takeaways:

Hello, my name is Generation Z

Jonah Stillman, a best-selling author and member of Generation Z himself, is determined that industries and leader don’t repeat the mistakes of the past. In the late 1990’s the Baby Boomers were rocking every marketplace they touched. So much so, that nobody paid attention when Generation X showed up and kaboom! Collisions were everywhere!

History is repeating itself, as most of the attention is on the Millennials, with little focus on Generation Z. If leaders treat Gen Z like the Millennials, it will backfire.

Audience takeaways:

• The events and conditions that shaped Gen Z.
• The seven key traits that define the generation.
• What value propositions are necessary to connect with Gen Z.
• Where Gen Z can lead the way at work.
• Where Gen Z needs the most mentoring.

What Happens When Generations Collide 2.0

You may think you know the generations,but the Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, and Millennials are carving out new territory as they evolve.  And here comes the latest twist—the arrival of Generation Z.  Just when you think you’ve bridged all the gaps, it’s time to learn what happens when the generations still continue to collide.

• Workplace: recruiting, retaining, communicating.
• Marketplace: customer service and sales.
• Giving: how to attract and retain donor and volunteers.

Audience takeaways:

• Where all the generations are in their careers today.
• What each generation needs to be successful.
• What it takes to connect with each generation of consumers.
• What are the big generations issues on the horizon for leaders, managers, individuals, and marketers.

This energizing, fresh, and funny update on Generations 2.0 will help you identify the gaps creating mayhem in your workplace and marketplace, apply smart solutions to help you navigate multi-generational minefields, and ultimately, look at the generations in a whole new way.