Breaking Barriers: Navigating Age Gaps in a Creative Work Culture

Summary:

In this podcast episode, Liz Hunt and Chelsea Poppens explore the dynamics of generational work culture in a creative agency. They share personal anecdotes about working across age differences, emphasizing respect, communication, and humility. Liz recounts her experience with an older copywriter, highlighting trust and empowerment. Chelsea discusses her transition to leadership, the challenges of gaining respect, and setting boundaries. The episode concludes with advice on setting egos aside and valuing diverse perspectives to foster a collaborative work environment.

Chapters:

Navigating Age Gaps (00:00:25)
Discussion on navigating generational work cultures within a creative agency.

Respecting Experience (00:02:17)
Liz shares her positive experience working with a senior employee and the importance of mutual respect.

Collaborative Communication (00:10:31)
Liz and Chelsea discuss the collaborative communication and mutual respect in their working relationships.

Learning and Adapting (00:12:50)
Adapting to different strengths and learning from each other's expertise.

Challenges of Leadership Transition (00:16:47)
Chelsea discusses the challenges of transitioning to a leadership role and the issue of respect and authority.

Entitlement and Experience (00:19:56)
The discussion on entitlement and the importance of earning experience and skills in the workplace.

Leading with Questions (00:21:13)
Encouraging curiosity and asking questions to foster better communication and problem-solving.

Navigating Leadership Transition (00:25:52)
Discussing the challenges of transitioning from a coworker to a leadership role and setting boundaries in the workplace.

Leadership Transition and Backing Up (00:36:12)
Strategic leadership transition approach, the importance of backing up a partner, and maintaining a united front.

Parenting and Partnership (00:39:58)
Drawing parallels between parenting and partnership, emphasizing the importance of a unified front and communication.

Mom and Dad Banter (00:41:48)
Light-hearted office banter and playful teasing between Liz and Chelsea.

Drunk DMs (00:42:01)
Recollection of a humorous incident involving drunk direct messages on Instagram.

Kitty Cat Call (00:42:41)
Discussion about a funny nickname and playful teasing between Liz and Chelsea.

Navigating Age Gaps (00:43:20)
Advice on handling age gaps in the workplace with respect and understanding.

Grace and Humility (00:43:58)
Importance of showing grace, humility, and respect for different perspectives and experiences.

‍