In today’s workplace, you’re just as likely to manage someone 20 years older as 20 years younger. In this episode of the Leading Up podcast, Lindsey Pollak—generational expert and bestselling author—breaks down how to lead across five generations without falling into stereotypes. 🧠 From Gen Z digital natives to Baby Boomers with institutional knowledge, discover how freedom, clarity, and connection are the real leadership superpowers—and how to apply them in hybrid teams, feedback conversations, and onboarding. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro to Lindsey Pollak 01:00 – The three universal workplace needs: freedom, clarity, connection 02:30 – From RA to bestselling author: Lindsey’s leadership journey 05:00 – Becoming a manager isn’t a promotion—it’s a career change 07:00 – How Gen Z is changing how we lead and learn 10:00 – Overview of generational cohorts (Boomers to Gen Alpha) 13:00 – Technology myths and truths across generations 15:00 – How every generation wants the same things, differ...