Episode Details

In episode 192, Coffey talks with Shawn Johnson about creating multigenerational inclusive and productive workplaces.

They discuss the age ranges and characteristics of different generations in today's workforce; how parenting styles and historical events shape generational perspectives; the evolution of generational values over time; ways different generations view leadership and meaningful work; strategies for creating environments where multiple generations can collaborate effectively; the importance of balancing experienced wisdom with fresh perspectives.

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About our Guest:

Shawn Johnson is a speaker, trainer, and consultant. She has been involved in leadership development for over 20 years, from small privately owned companies to Fortune 1000. She’s passionate about working with leaders and their teams to foster generational inclusion, using her own experience growing up in a four-generation family business.

Her presentations prepare organizations to better understand each generation’s approach to the world of work, build a foundation of trust, and create higher performing teams. As a result, they leverage generational differences for greater success.

She and her husband, Ronnie, live in the Fort Worth area and enjoy life in the country with their 2 dogs, 2 cats, and hanging out with their multi-generational Johnson family.

Shawn Johnson can be reached at

https://shawnjohnsonspeaks.com/ (download her Generational Cheat Sheet here!)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ShawnJohnsonSpeaks

https://x.com/geninclusion

https://www.facebook.com/shawnjohnsonspeaks

https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnsonSpeaks

About Mike Coffey:

Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher.

In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.

Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.

Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.

Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community.

Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence