Blue Collar BS

Episode 15: Boomers Are Good People Too

In this episode, Steve and Brad welcome Christine Wright. She shares her experience of working in a predominantly male-driven industry.  They also discuss the problem of leadership and hiring experienced workers. As Millennials are starting to take leadership roles, they have to hire people. In specific sectors, they are afraid to hire older Gen Xers and Boomers, but they do it for the wrong reasons. People often look at the experience as an obstacle rather than as an advantage. A good leader should want the strongest team to do the job and experienced people to pass the knowledge on. 

Episode Summary:

05:45 - We see things differently. I do not care what group you’re in; everybody has got a bias. 

08:13 - That is such an issue that even LinkedIn has a class about your career after fifty. 

11:00 - They are giving bad advice because of all of that experience you’re throwing out of a window. 

16:25 - It does not matter how old or how young the leader is; they are still the decision-maker. No matter what feedback they get from their team, they are still the decision-maker. 

22:57 - Know in advance what skills you need for the position you’re filling, and then when you’re looking at resumes, that’s what you look for.  

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