Liquid Leadership: From Woodstock to Wikipedia--Multigenerational Management Ideas That Are Changing the Way We Run Things - Hardcover

When I first had the opportunity to manage this new generation, it was intimidating. Here was a generation that refused to obey the rules or do what they were told. Remember, this was back in 1994 and it made no sense. It became clear, something had changed to alter the behavior of the next generation.

Fifteen years of research, hundreds of interviews, research into how technology influences behavior and a touch of my own personal experiences revealed some scary information.

In the pages of Liquid Leadership I do my very best to awaken the reader to the immutable forces impacting how we work, how we play and how we pay. A new digitally-savvy generation is pushing us forward into a new territory--it is happening so fast, 90% of the devices we use today did not exist 8 years ago.

I can guarantee this: Liquid Leadership: From Woodstock to Wikipedia will awaken your consciousness...and you will never see the world in the same way. And on another note, Generation X, Y and iGen will understand how to relate to their seasoned bosses, customers and even their parents.

I look forward to hearing your own stories from the front-lines. Thank you for your interest in my work...

Brad Szollose

Take the multigenerational gap that's splitting your workforce and transform it into an engine of performance and innovation.

Like an irresistible force of nature, the digital economy has been thrust upon us suddenly and awkwardly, leaving many unprepared. Instead of resisting the generational gap between analogue Boomers and digital natives, mainly Generation Y, why not flow with the cacophony of invention, new technologies and methodologies of working and listen to the battle cry of a new generation who operates more like entrepreneurs than employees?

Liquid Leadership presents a dynamic approach to everything from developing a creative work environment for innovation to using social commitment to bring coworkers together, delivering the engagement necessary to nurture a vastly diverse and talent-rich workforce. This wide-ranging discussion provides an entirely new perspective on the major factors affecting business today.

With his actionable program, Brad Szollose shares the wisdom of Gen X and Millennial management and the tools necessary for anyone to acquire the flexibility and insight to take advantage of the exciting possibilities on the horizon. Despite rapid technological advances, the author reveals seven immutable laws that can enable any leader to maximize the effectiveness of their organization. From placing people first to leaving a lasting legacy, the liquid leader knows just the right techniques to motivate individuals to per- form at their very best.

A baby boomer and one of the original dot-com millionaires, the author has had more than twenty years' experience in helping workers from different generations bridge both the cultural and the technological gap. Szollose has learned that organizations can thrive only if they listen to the people on the front lines and adopt an adaptable, engaging, and fluid management style--liquid leadership.