Your Gen X Boss Decoder Ring: A Field Guide for Millennials and Gen Z

Ever wondered why your Gen X boss seems to speak in code? Why they get weird when you ask "why" or seem obsessed with how many hours you work? This episode flips the script—giving Millennials and Gen Z the backstage pass to understanding what makes their Gen X bosses tick. It's not about excusing poor leadership; it's about cracking the code so you can work together more effectively.

What You'll Learn

• The real reason Gen X leaders act the way they do (hint: it's not personal)
• Why common Gen X behaviors that drive you crazy actually make perfect sense to them
• Specific language and strategies to get better results from your Gen X boss
• How understanding their "operating system" can turn friction into collaboration

Key Takeaways

"Your Gen X boss isn't trying to make your life difficult. They're just operating from a different instruction manual."

"When you start speaking their language, many Gen X leaders will actually start to evolve."

Who This Episode Is For

• Millennials and Gen Z feeling frustrated with their Gen X managers
• Anyone who's ever felt like they need a translator for their boss
• People who want to build better relationships with senior leadership

Your Action This Week

Pick your Gen X boss's most confusing behavior and try one new approach based on what you learn in this episode.

Connect with Colby

• Website: nxtstepadvisors.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colbymorris/
• Share this with someone else who's trying to crack the Gen X leadership code

Reflection Question

Which Gen X behavior have you been taking personally that might just be generational programming?

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