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Let's talk for a minute about generations and the difference between them.
| A Quick Guide to Generations, By Birth Year | |
|---|---|
| The Greatest Generation (GI Generation) | Born 1901–1927 |
| The Silent Generation | Born 1928–1945 |
| Baby Boom Generation | Born 1946–1964 |
| Generation X | Born 1965–1980 |
| Millennial Generation or Generation Y | Born 1981–1996 |
| Generation Z | Born 1997–2010 |
| Generation Alpha | Born 2010-2024 |
Baby boomers:
- Goal centric. They pursue the American dream and set and achieve their goals.
- Self-assured. They have confidence in themselves and their abilities.
- Competitive. They like to challenge themselves and others.
- Strong work ethic. They work hard and are loyal to their companies.
- Team oriented. They value collaboration and teamwork.
- Resourceful. They can adapt to different situations and use what they have.
- Mentally focused. They are curious and optimistic about life.
- Empathetic. They can relate to other people and their feelings.
- Grateful. They appreciate the gifts and pleasures of life.
Generation X:
- Independent, resourceful, and self-reliant, as they grew up with minimal adult supervision
- Ethnically diverse, with one-third of Gen Xers identifying as nonwhite
- Liberal on social issues, such as same-sex marriage, and less involved in organized religion
- Tech-savvy, flexible, and highly educated, with a passion for work-life balance
- Rejection of authority and structured work hours, preferring informality and autonomy
- Resilient, direct, and open to feedback, working well collaboratively
Millennials:
- Tech-savvy and skilled in using technology
- Socially conscious and empathetic
- Optimistic and passionate about learning
- Creative and expressive
- Collaborative and receptive to feedback
- Interested in a healthy work-life balance
- Cautious about their personal data
- Nostalgic and love to travel
- Challenges hierarchical status quo
- Values meaningful motivation and recognition
Generation Z:
- They’re digital natives who have always been wired and connected to technology.
- They’re accepting of sexual and racial diversity and fluidity.
- They’re health-conscious and aware of a troubled planet.
- They’re entrepreneurial and independent, but also worried about their future prospects.
- They value their privacy and are changing the distinction between childhood and adulthood.
You know when I look at all these groups - we don't seem to be so different. Yet when I read the news or see what is going on - we seem so different from each other.
My grandson keeps talking about Generation Z and how great they are. That Gen Zs are trying to save the planet - we baby boomers hurt. Pollution, dirty water, too many vaccines, and things like that. We have discussions on the different generations a lot!
I do think they are into helping the world and giving it good attention, but I don't think we did those things on purpose.
Then I think to myself of all the inventions and technology the baby boomers made possible. The cell phone that is attached to their hands - Steve Jobs was a baby boomer. I mean didn't we make it better for them?
So, what do y'all think?
Give me your ideas on the different generations and how you feel things have changed and why.
