Navigating A Multi-Generational Workforce & Getting Your Career In Shape With Dr. Candace Steele Flippin
Navigating A Multi-Generational Workforce & Getting Your Career In Shape With Dr. Candace Steele Flippin  
Podcast: Career Sessions, Career Lessons
Published On: Thu Feb 26 2026
Description: What do Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers really want from work, and how can leaders navigate a multi-generational workforce without falling into stereotypes? In this episode of Career Sessions, Career Lessons, JR Lowry sits down with Dr. Candace Steele Flippin to explore generational differences in the workplace, evolving leadership expectations, and how employees can future-proof their careers in an era shaped by technology, layoffs, and social change. Dr. Flippin unpacks how value systems are shaped by world events, why compensation transparency matters more than ever, and how purpose has become central to career decisions post-COVID. You’ll learn:How generational theory shapes workplace expectationsWhy Gen Z and Millennials prioritize purpose, empathy, and fair payThe leadership skills that cut across generations: active listening, collaboration, and empathyHow the social contract between employers and employees has changedThe rise of the gig economy and career self-managementWhy pay transparency is reshaping employee expectationsHow to avoid generational stereotyping at workThe 5-step SHAPE framework from Dr. Flippin’s book Get Your Career in Shape If you want to manage your career more proactively, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more conversations on career growth, leadership development, and navigating today’s workplace.Check out the full series of “Career Sessions, Career Lessons” podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/dr-candace-steele-flippin.Become a PathWise member today! Join at https://pathwise.io/join-now/