Leadership Views - Generational Differences?

A recent poll posted on LinkedIn.com has shown that the younger respondents feel that strategic networking is a very important leadership skill during tough economic times. In contrast, the data indicates that older respondents feel that motivating the team is more important. Interesting results on this poll based on age, the original intent of the poll had nothing to do with age analysis. While the poll does not represent a large sample size, it is none-the-less interesting. Do you think the trends of the results would significantly change with a larger sample? Are you on LinkedIn? Take the poll or review the results.

Obama vs. Cheney

The battle of speeches ensued yesterday. The purpose of this post is not to start a political debate but to consider the following questions. Does a definable generation gap exist between U.S. President Barack Obama and and former U.S. V.P. Dick Cheney? If yes, (I think most would answer yes) does this gap play a role in their opinions or outlook on the past or the future as it relates to the Guantánamo Bay Detention Camp?

Workforce retirement, what happens now?

Economic trends may be leading workers aged 55 years and older to put off retirement plans. How does this affect our workplace climate? What are younger workers doing? Could there also be a trend of retirees seeking part time jobs to help balance their personal budgets?