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The Craig And Greg Show: Leading Generations

October 2, 2025 — Craig T. Owens

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“Kids these days just don’t understand!”

That’s probably a phrase you’ve heard more than a few times from members of generations your elder, and there is some truth to it! Each generation has very diverse experiences which make them unique from the groups before and after them. In today’s episode, Greg and I want to encourage you to understand and embrace generational differences to make your team stronger.

[0:00] Be sure to pick up Greg’s new book Sales Armageddon.
[0:32] I got called a Boomer!
[1:18] Communicating with a multi-generational team requires different approaches.
[2:52] Many from the Boomer generation are past retirement age, but still enjoy the work they do.
[4:09] Boomers tend to respect authority, where Gen X might be more skeptical.
[4:42] Boomers value formality, but Gen X have embraced a more relaxed work culture.
[6:01] “Put in the time” versus “the value I bring” mentalities.
[6:59] Boomers have a very work first mentality, Gen X embraced more of a work-life balance.
[8:33] Newer generations are much more likely to work multiple jobs in their career.
[9:43] Motivations and loyalties across different generations.
[12:31] Generation iY.
[13:32] The learning and work styles of different generations.
[14:39] Gen Y are heavily influenced by internet and social media thought.
[16:01] Gen Y are very well informed, but sometimes lack practical experience.
[16:44] Desire to collaborate varies across generations.
[17:33] We like to lead in our preferred style, but that isn’t always the best approach.
[20:18] Gen Z have in many ways begun to mirror Boomers.
[21:18] The top line takeaway is respect.
[22:51] I share my biggest lessons learned growing in the workforce.
[24:14] Greg shares his final thoughts on generational divides.
[26:43] Maximize coaching can help you learn to better connect with your team.

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Links & Quotes

November 16, 2024 — Craig T. Owens

I shared this video last week with my Patreon supporters. When we’re unclear about all that God has asked us to do, the first step is to obey the part that is clear to us. Check out my blog post Clearing up the Confusion for more insight on how Peter handled this.

I have lots of new content every week, which you can check out on my YouTube channel.

T.M. Moore calls on Christians to recognize the God-given authority our leaders have. Not just recognize, but submit to that authority: “We show that we believe the Lord and trust in His Word, and we demonstrate the evidence of that faith when we submit to our church leaders as unto the Lord (Colossians 3:23-24). Submitting to proper authorities is an integral component of full faith. If we want to gain the benefit God intends for us from those appointed to lead, we’re going to have to learn to submit.”

“Talent is never enough. With few exceptions the best players are the hardest workers.” —Earvin Magic Johnson

“Take your job seriously, but don’t take yourself too seriously.” —Alex Trebek

The American Bible Society reports that Gen Z is engaged with Scripture less than any other generation. But here is a sad outcome: “Scripture Engagement is associated with significantly lower anxiety levels among all Americans, but especially among Generation Z. The anxiety score for Bible Engaged Gen Z respondents (3.4) is less than half that of the anxiety score for Bible Disengaged Gen Z respondents (7.1).”

What if the qualifications in Acts 6:3 were the only qualifications we used for selecting folks for ministry assignments: (a) good reputation, (b) full of the Holy Spirit, and (c) full of wisdom?

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Generation Now

August 6, 2009 — Craig T. Owens

Interbellum, Greatest, Silent, Baby Boomers, Busters, MTV, Gen X, Gen Y, Post-Millennial, Gen Z. It seems we’re obsessed with naming and defining our past and present generations. The “experts” tell us what each generation is motivated by, what they’re thinking, what they dream of, and what they are afraid of. I have stacks of books on my shelf about how to relate to people in each of these generational groups, and I constantly get emails that tell me the newest way to get each generation’s attention.

However, when I look in the Bible I only see two generations: this generation and the next generation. God is not concerned with description, but with action. I love what God said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in THIS generation.”

What you and I do in THIS generation reverberates into the NEXT generation.

The most important generation is Generation Now.

Yesterday I discovered something a whole lot easier than reading all of these books and sifting through all of the data to learn about GenNow. I discovered this by accident. I discovered it by fun. And I discovered it was exactly the same way Jesus connected with and related to His GenNow.

All I had to do was hang out at my office.

Throughout the day people saw my car in the parking lot, so they just stopped in. It was a blast! Just as Jesus spent times at parties, wedding banquets, in the market place, and with His friends, I got to know GenNow by simply being with them. We talked, we played music (great jam session!), I got beat in ping pong, we ate pizza, we worshipped God, we threw marshmallows at each other.

Through all of this, I learned what GenNow is dreaming about, laughing about, and worrying about. I also affirmed what I already knew: GenNow is a very special group!

Do you have a family member or friend that you want to connect with more deeply? Follow the example of Jesus: just spend time with them. I did, and it was great. In fact, I can’t wait to do it again and again and again!