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Forbes
5 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
How The Leadership Ripple Effect Can Help Connect With Younger Workers
Ed Doherty is the founder of One Degree Coaching, LLC. One Degree Coaching helps leaders navigate the new world of work. There is nothing more effective in building a healthy culture than hiring from within. It offers numerous benefits, primarily providing a pipeline of loyal talent who already embody your culture. They are the people you know, and they desire opportunities to grow. The problem is that they may not desire to grow with you. Generational divides are as old as human civilization. As a Boomer, I remember my elders accusing us of many of the negative stereotypes we now apply to Millennials, Gen-Z and the emerging Gen-Alpha. "Lazy" and "entitled" are two of the labels I recall from my youth. Some things never change! Generational Divides Are Overblown—But Don't Ignore Younger Workers' Needs We are in a new era of work. If you are a Boomer or Gen-X boss, you may not like the demands of the younger generations, but complaining about them isn't going to change anything. In this new world of work, organizations will have to adapt and develop a new people strategy. Most businesses I coach are still applying the "IBM Model," the old "climb the corporate ladder" motivational scheme. Unfortunately, fewer and fewer employees are interested in that ladder. They grew up watching the older generations struggle with a lack of work-life balance and burnout, and they have their own plans for their futures. Like their predecessors, younger workers want money and bonuses, but they also want: • Work-life balance and flexibility • Purpose and meaning • Autonomy • Learning opportunities • Open communication and feedback • Mental health support Just to name a few! The Fulfillment Model For Better Training And Development The fulfillment model is beginning to take root in an attempt to create a broader approach to training and development. Instead of asking, "What do you want out of your opportunity at our organization?" the question becomes, "What do you want out of your life?" By connecting team members' future goals with their present roles, leaders are experiencing increased loyalty and engagement. For instance, I work with many restaurant companies, and a majority of their workforce is part-time and transient—especially the front-of-house employees. They are working for the money only and do not see a connection between serving guests and their ambition, which in many cases is to own their own business. But the restaurant industry is rife with lessons for these future entrepreneurs. The customer service aspect alone is invaluable for those with entrepreneurial leanings. The Power Of The Ripple Effect Another opportunity that helps motivate younger workers to remain with a company and rise to middle management is the positive ripple effect that managers can have on their team members. Meaningful and purpose-driven work is at the top of these younger workers' wishlists, and by mentoring them using the fulfillment model, they can come to see the power of that ripple effect. Any longtime, people-centric leader can share stories of the lives that they have positively impacted. Several years ago, my brother-in-law passed. He was a head librarian who worked at a university for over 30 years. At his funeral, hundreds of people gathered to share stories of how he had impacted their lives. We were amazed because he had never mentioned his mentorship work, and we had no idea the ripple effect he created for his students and peers. Final Thoughts: Connecting With Younger Workers Purpose and meaningful work are at the top of many workers' wishlists for their workplaces. When I share with my young mentees the power of the ripple effect and how their influence may be felt for generations to come, it often piques their interest. They ask me to share some examples from my 45 years of leadership experience. Not surprisingly, I have many stories to share. When your primary focus is on people, their stories write themselves. After I have shared some stories with my mentees, their mood often shifts to the problems they see with the modern workplace, where middle managers are under-supported and overworked. The only answer I have for them is, "If you don't help change the work world, who will?" Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Do I qualify?
Vogue
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
One Sushi Park Trip, Two Pant Changes for Kendall Jenner
It's a long, hot summer, until it's not. And Kendall Jenner has a seasonal wardrobe she wants to make use of. The model was photographed arriving for dinner with friends at the West Hollywood strip mall sushi joint of celebrity choice, Sushi Park. (The spot has welcomed regulars from Selena Gomez to Hailey Bieber multiple times this summer—the $400 Omakase must be that good). On arrival, she wore a black bateau neck sleeveless top and a black sweater tied around her shoulders, white silk straight-leg pants, and black criss-cross open-toed mule sandals. As usual, she added an angular brown shoulder bag from The Row. She kept her hair in her usual middle part, loose and relaxed, with minimal makeup and jewelry save for a dainty gold bracelet. So far, so summer. Photo: Backgrid Later, Jenner was photographed again leaving the restaurant, toting a leftover bottle of wine. She had shed the sweater, but also seemed to have swapped her set of pants in favor of some black capris. Because what's a girl to do when you've more summer trends to tick off than you have nights out on the town? Or when you've dropped a piece of crab roll on your pants. Capris have loomed large this summer—usually worn Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina-esque with a boatneck top or flowing, breezy shirt, little mules or kitten heels that make a failsafe fit that's sleek and elegant, day or night. It's an outfit formula regularly employed by Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber. While the capri length can cause some division, the white pant is unarguably a timeless summer staple. Hitting both in one night? A straight 10. Photo: Backgrid AKGS Photo: Backgrid The Kendall Jenner summer school of style has steadily been banking the season's buzziest trends: Sheer dresses and polka dots on the beach, the Gen-X boot and jean tuck, the 'tomato girl' aesthetic of summer's yore even in the mix. Always, of course, with a piece from The Row: a Marlo tote, the Cecily top-handle, or the cult original Margaux bag—and sometimes, the flip-flop du jour. The days are already getting shorter, the nights chillier, but rest assured Kendall Jenner has all the summer looks on lock she'll make time for.
New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
It's been a rough week for Gen X — losing Theo, Ozzy and now ‘Real American' icon Hulk Hogan
It's been a week of tremendous loss for us Gen-X kids. The last few days on social media has felt like one long requiem for the pop culture of the 1980s and '90s. First, lovable 'Cosby Show' star Malcolm-Jamal Warner — aka Theo Huxtable — tragically drowned while swimming in Costa Rica, at only 54 years old. Then Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne passed away at 76. On Thursday, wrestling icon Hulk Hogan fulfilled the old saying that death comes in threes. And, oh brother, that last one was a dropkick to my heart. Like for legions of others, sadness is running wild all over my precious childhood memories of a time when Hulkamania reigned. 7 Hulk Hogan became a supporter of Donald Trump and spoke at his MSG rally just before the 2024 election. Stephen Yang At 71, Hogan was relatively ancient for a pro wrestler whose body had endured years of back-breaking acrobatic maneuvers, corrective surgeries and admitted steroid abuse. So many of his fellow performers who toiled in the ring went to early graves. But as a friend remarked Thursday, it felt like Hogan — real name was Terry Bollea — was never going to die. It's been a long time since he was the young stud who convincingly played Thunderlips, 'The Ultimate Male,' in 'Rocky III,' a role that would turn Hogan into a superstar and take pro wrestling into a golden age. And I'm sure he was no longer strong enough to scoop up and body-slam a man of Andre the Giant's stature, like he did in 1987 at Wrestlemania III. But decades on, Hogan remained faithful to his shtick and his platinum horseshoe mustache. Last summer, he burst into the Republican National Convention with his high-octane personality, shouting and gesticulating like vintage Hogan. He seemingly hadn't lost a step — even performing his patented move of vigorously tearing off his shirt … revealing not his abs but a Trump/Vance T-shirt. 7 Hogan starred in 'Rocky III'as a flamboyant wrestler named Thunderlips and manhandled Sylvester Stallone's Rocky. His rousing speech and presence assured the RNC was a proper Trumpian circus, leaving the party's stodgy pearls and sweater-set culture of yore in the dirt. Pundits can argue over the merits of such an appearance but, thanks to Hogan, the night was not lacking in entertainment. That was his specialty. Hogan was an enduring showman. Fittingly, Hogan's theme song was Rick Derringer's 'Real American.' As a young performer, he personified the boldness of the United States of America in the 1980s, helping to export our culture to a global audience. A 6-foot-7, he was big, he was golden-haired, he was optimistic and he was always flexing his massive muscles. 7 During the 2024 Republican National Convention, Hulk Hogan spoke and ripped off his shirt, revealing a Trump/Vance campaign shirt. Jasper Colt / USA TODAY NETWORK 7 Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant were superstars of 1980s wrestling. Getty Images You might say he was the American dream come to life. As a country, we had no better hypeman than when he swooped his hand to his ear — demanding more celebration from the crowd. Hogan also exuded a wholesomeness, regularly reminding kids to 'say your prayers, eat your vitamins…be a real American.' Transcending the ring, he set the blueprint for megastars like John Cena and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson to take over Hollywood. Like Forrest Gump, he managed to pop up in almost every major part of American life: movies, sports, reality television — and, yes, even a consequential 2016 trial that grappled with the First Amendment and privacy rights. The latter was the result of leaking a sex tape Hogan had made with a friend's wife — one of a few scandalous moments in his very public life. Secretly backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, who also had an ax to grind against the site, Hogan sued the outlet in a trial that proved as sensational as a wacky WWE storyline. Hogan emerged victorious, and about $31 million richer. In one surreal moment, he appealed to the judge to allow him to wear his trademark bandana in court. Request granted. 7 Ozzy Osbourne passed away on Tuesday aged 76 after battling Parkinsons for years. Redferns via Getty Images 7 Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned in a tragic accident while on holiday in Costa Rica. MediaPunch / BACKGRID 7 Hulk Hogan testified in his lawsuit against Gawker — and petitioned the judge to be able to wear his bandana. REUTERS Life always imitated art with Hogan, a master of kayfabe. He was delightfully ridiculous. To quote the man himself: 'Hulkamania will live forever.'
Newsweek
04-06-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Gen Z's Trauma Therapy Compared to Millennials, Boomers
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Gen Z may have a reputation for being the weakest generation, but their trauma therapy habits indicate they are not too different from their millennial and Gen-X elders. Baby Boomers, however, show a reluctance to seek help for traumatic experiences. In a new report from Rula Health, Americans' therapy habits were analyzed by generation. Baby Boomers' reluctance for trauma therapy may be defined by their upbringing. "Their reluctance to seek trauma therapy reflects a generation that was told to suck it up, repress everything, and call it strength," Driscoll told Newsweek. Why It Matters Gen Z, which includes those aged roughly from 12 to 28, has been reported as more likely to deal with mental health issues, with some employers and elders seeing them as a "softer" generation. A survey by Talker Research for Traditional Medicinals found that 19 percent of respondents under 18 had taken a mental health day in the past few weeks alone. Meanwhile, 65 percent of Baby Boomers said they had never called in sick due to stress. Additionally, a 2023 Gallup survey found that just 15 percent of Gen Zers reported their mental health as excellent, a substantial drop from the decade before when 52 percent of millennials in the same age range reported their mental health as excellent. Elyssa Thelin, a substance use disorder counselor and art therapist at the Cielo Treatment Center, talks about how people use art as therapy for their feelings and trauma at the Cielo Treatment Center for drug... Elyssa Thelin, a substance use disorder counselor and art therapist at the Cielo Treatment Center, talks about how people use art as therapy for their feelings and trauma at the Cielo Treatment Center for drug addiction rehabilitation and mental health in Portland, Oregon on January 24, 2024. More PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images What To Know When it comes to the generations and trauma therapy, there are fewer differences than one might expect. The new Rula Health report found those aged 18 to 24 (considered older Gen-Zers) sought therapy due to trauma 31.6 percent of the time, with those aged 25 and 34 (oldest of Gen-Z and the younger half of millennials) also seeking help for trauma at 30.8 percent. Even in the older age group of 45 to 54 (Gen-X), 30.1 percent reported they were going to therapy for trauma. The number only significantly dipped off at age 55 to 64 (the oldest of Gen-X and younger Boomers), when only 16.9 percent were in therapy for trauma, and even less, 10.3 percent of those aged 65 and older (Baby Boomers) said they went to therapy due to trauma. This reflects that Baby Boomers are the real outlier when it comes to their views on trauma and therapy, said Bryan Driscoll, an HR consultant who specializes in generational differences. "Their reluctance to seek trauma therapy reflects a generation that was told to suck it up, repress everything, and call it strength," Driscoll told Newsweek. "But unaddressed trauma doesn't go away - it just turns into bad parenting, addiction, rage, and broken families. Boomers don't dodge therapy because they're tougher than younger generations. They dodge therapy because they've been shamed out of it." Relationship therapist Joy Berkheimer, who is also the founder of Joy Collective, echoed this sentiment. "The reluctance among many Boomers to seek therapy reflects deeper cultural, societal, and historical contexts," Berkheimer told Newsweek. "They were raised in a time where mental health stigma was stronger, and seeking help could be seen as a sign of failure or weakness." Across the board, 54 percent of those in therapy were seeking it for help with anxiety, with 52.9 percent going due to depression. A similar rate to those in therapy for trauma (26.8 percent) were seeing a professional for stress or burnout at 33.1 percent. Those aged 45 to 54 reported the highest rates of anxiety and burnout, while those aged 55 to 64 showed the highest rates of depression. What People Are Saying Bryan Driscoll, an HR consultant who specializes in generational differences, told Newsweek: "This data doesn't show Gen Z and other younger generations are weak. It shows they're more self-aware and more willing to confront pain head-on, rather than bury it under a 'just deal with it' mentality. What people too often label as weakness is actually emotional literacy. Older generations were raised to believe therapy was for people who were broken. Gen Z knows it's for people who want to break cycles." Monica Cwynar, a licensed counselor and social worker with Thriveworks, told Newsweek: "Baby boomers (ages 55–64) and older generations show much lower rates of therapy-seeking behavior, particularly at only 16.9 percent. Their lower rate of engagement can reflect a cultural background shaped by different societal norms around mental health, where there has traditionally been a stigma associated with seeking help. Boomers are more likely to emphasize resilience, self-reliance, and the belief that personal struggles should be handled privately, that seeking help is a weakness, resulting in a hesitance to seek external support like therapy." Relationship therapist Joy Berkheimer, also the founder of Joy Collective, told Newsweek: "The data clearly does not support the narrative that Gen Z is 'weaker.' Instead, it shows that all generations are increasingly recognizing the importance of mental health, though their methods and comfort levels differ. What we're witnessing is a shift in cultural norms: more openness, less stigma, and greater access." What Happens Next Berkheimer said on a larger level, Gen Z is breaking down the stigmas around mental health and trauma, which could impact how people engage with therapy moving forward. "This generation is more likely to openly seek therapy, prioritize emotional well-being, and engage in practices that emphasize healing and self-awareness... In contrast, older generations may have been conditioned to view therapy as a last resort or a sign of weakness, often due to cultural and societal taboos rooted in stigma and distrust."
Courier-Mail
01-06-2025
- Business
- Courier-Mail
Buying a home 5 times harder now than in 1980
It is now five times harder for young Queenslanders to buy their first home than it was for their Boomer and Gen-X parents, according to shock new analysis exposing the enduring impact of the nation's longest property boom. Extensive PropTrack analysis over 45 years shows a typical house in Brisbane, which cost just $32,750 in 1980, is now valued at an astounding 420 per cent more in 2025 when adjusted for inflation. That's because the $32,750 spent on a home in 1980 equates to about $174,600 today, but the current median house price has skyrocketed to $910,000. The analysis reveals how much harder it is for the current generation to buy property compared to their parents' era, and has prompted experts to sound the alarm for first home buyers as saving for a deposit becomes more out of reach than ever before. SEE WHAT HOMES REALLY USED TO COST IN YOUR SUBURB PropTrack economist Angust Moore said young people were taking longer to enter the market, relying more on family support, or accessing government incentives to buy with a smaller deposit. 'The deposit hurdle is just unequivocally harder than it was four or five decades ago, and that has manifested in home ownership rates which have fallen over those years,' Mr Moore said. He said lower interest rates now than the 1980s and early 1990s, when they surged to a high of 17 per cent, had helped drive up property prices in that time due to greater competition and demand. Brisbane's median value surged from $32,750 in December 1980 to $95,000 in December 1990, $152,000 in 2000, $465,000 in 2010, and $910,000 by March 2025. Brisbane units show a slightly less dramatic trend, rising from $38,750 in 1980 to $636,000 today. The trend played out differently across suburbs, with blue-chip as well as entry-level areas included among the most striking examples of real price growth. A typical home in inner-city Hawthorne, priced at $2.125m in 2025, is worth more than ten times its inflation-adjusted 1980 value of $164,500. In Woodridge, homes cost $24,950 45 years ago – equal to about $133,000 today. But the Logan suburb's current median house price is $650,000. The long boom on the back of the Covid-19 pandemic has seen prices rise even more sharply than in the 1990s, when rates plummeted and the real estate market flourished. Newstead locals and engineers Toby Tremain and Georgia Stel, both 25, said they were being pushed out of their preferred suburb by astronomical house prices and currently preferred to rent and live in the city. 'We are both open to owning an apartment, we're not like we must have a house and live in the city,' Mr Tremain said. 'I understand that's not feasible. 'But I think the trade-off is, like living in this area right now for us is really enjoyable.' Rising prices aren't exclusive to the capital, with regional and coastal centres also recording huge real growth. On the Gold Coast, houses in Surfers Paradise were already more expensive than Brisbane in 1980 at $74,500. That figure would be equivalent to $397,200 considering rising living costs, yet a typical home in the Glitter Strip now costs $1.35m. Another Gold Coast example, Ashmore, was closer to Brisbane's median in 1980 at $43,950 — $234,300 in today's dollars. Its current house price is $1.138m. Further north, a house in Aitkenvale, Townsville had a median of $29,625 in December 1980, or $158,000 adjusted. It's now worth more than three times that amount at $514,000. Real Estate Institue of Queensland (REIQ) CEO Antonia Mercorella said price growth was driven by a chronic undersupply of housing. 'Scarcity continues to put upward pressure on prices, particularly impacting first-home buyers who now face a vastly different affordability landscape than previous generations,' Ms Mercorella said. 'If we want to enable sustainable price growth and ensure future generations the same opportunity to own a home, housing policy must be squarely focused on supply. 'Any attempt to improve affordability without significantly increasing housing stock is doomed to fall short.' MORE NEWS Secret tactics of dodgy agents exposed Real estate playboy spills on Aussie market Byron Bay's Beach Hotel sold for $140m Buyers agent Alex Pope said Baby Boomer and Gen X homeowners were unlocking equity in their properties to help younger family members buy through a guarantor loan. 'First-home buyers are often getting support from mum and dad, and in some ways it's very easy for the older generation who have fared really well from the market to do this,' Mr Pope said. 'As a young person who may have just started in a career, recently moved out of home and paying rent, you're in a really expensive time of life while your income is probably still quite low, so getting the deposit is the hardest part.' Mr Pope advised young buyers to treat their first home as a stepping stone – 'your first home isn't your last, but it does catapult you to the next'. By starting in a duplex, unit, or renovator, young buyers could build equity and eventually move into a more ideal property as their careers and incomes grew, he said. Only a tiny number of suburbs across Greater Brisbane remained at 2000 or even 1990 prices. Russell Island was most frequently highlighted in the data as having current prices comparable to historical values of various other suburbs. Prices in a handful of other outer suburbs including North Booval, Logan Central, Goodna and South Brisbane units were now on par with some values from 20-plus years ago. But the overwhelming majority of homes had now well-surpassed those old benchmarks, cementing a major decline in affordability.
