The Generations Episode 4: A View from Generation X

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Katie Plotkin, Chief of US Member Development, joins Steve Odland, President and CEO, both of The Conference Board, to discuss her experience as a member of Gen X and manager of different generations. Tune in to find out: How might Gen Xers be overshadowed, “sandwiched” between Baby Boomers and Millennials? How are Gen Xers the “peacekeeping generation,” navigating between two much larger generations? What are the reasons why Gen Xers may not be very vocal? How did events in the 80s and 90s—from the explosion of the Challenger to 9/11—instill a sense of caution in this generation?

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Welcome to C-Suite Perspectives, a podcast series by The Conference Board. Hosted by our President & CEO, Steve Odland, this weekly conversation will take an objective, data-driven look at a range of business topics aimed at executives. Listeners will come away with what The Conference Board does best: insights for what’s ahead™.