Bimshas

Can Gen X Lead?

Karl Bimshas — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:45:46 -0400

I first posted this question on LinkedIn earlier in the month and have been getting some great responses.

"Do you feel those in Generation X (let’s say the core being born between 1965-1975) now aged 33-43 are not willing to accept leadership challenges?

Need Help? Be Specific.

Karl Bimshas — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:54:08 -0400

When I was working at a Fortune 500 company, my division was internally merging with a culturally different organization. It was essentially the Gen X crowd versus the Baby Boomer generation. One side would list major accomplishments as; their wedding day, the birth of a child, or a trip abroad they had saved up for. The other; President's Club, numbers they hit, problems they solved. Two different worlds - united in the fact that we all very much disliked our new boss.

Followers Talk, Leaders Act

Karl Bimshas — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:34:25 -0500

It is easy to talk about leadership. It has become a subject of study. Books have been written, seminars conducted, presentations videotaped, lectures recorded and podcast. There are no shortages of quotes on effective leadership.

Bim-spiration....Reflections on Leadership

Karl Bimshas — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:32:16 -0500

Personal thoughts, stories, impressions and experiences with leadership written by Karl Bimshas.