Generational differences are vastly exaggerated
Worklife with Adam Grant
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4.8 • 9.4K Ratings
🗓️ 10 June 2025
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Summary
There are 5 different generations in the workplace today, and strong views can lead to conflict between age groups. But are generational differences really the problem? In this episode, Adam investigates the root causes of age stereotypes, why they hold us all back, and how to overcome generational divides at work. Guests: journalist Nicole Smith and research scientist Jennifer Deal.
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Host: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant | LinkedIn: @adammgrant | Website: adamgrant.net/)
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Nicole Smith (Instagram: @writingtwin | LinkedIn: @nicoledionellesmith)
Jennifer Deal (Website: https://ceo.usc.edu/bio/jennifer-deal/)
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