Leading Across Four Generations: Jeff Utecht on the Future of Work and AI

For the first time in history, four generations, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z are working side by side. Jeff Utecht (see his bio below) has spent over 20 years helping leaders bridge these divides, and he brings a global perspective shaped by living in three countries, founding multiple businesses, and consulting with Fortune 500 companies.

In our conversation, Jeff and I explore:

• How each generation views work, success, and leadership differently

• Why skill-based hiring is overtaking degree-based hiring

• The long-term effects of the 2008 recession on Millennials and Gen Z

• How COVID accelerated the shift toward remote and fractional work

• Why embracing generative AI is the next essential leadership skill

Jeff’s insights are both practical and forward-looking, reminding us that thriving in the future of work means embracing diversity of age, thought, and technology. 

 

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  About ​Jeff: ​Jeff Utecht​ is a global consultant, entrepreneur, and expert in generational leadership and generative AI. With a career spanning over 20 years, Jeff has worked with organizations around the world to bridge generational divides and foster thriving workplaces. A Gen Xer with firsthand experience teaching Millennials and Gen Zers, Jeff brings a unique perspective on how the four generations in today’s workforce can collaborate effectively. His work has supported Fortune 500 companies, helped create onboarding programs, and guided leaders to embrace the evolving definitions of work, success, and engagement. With experience living in three countries, founding multiple businesses, and presenting at global forums like the UN, Jeff is here to inspire us to rethink leadership in a multigenerational workplace that is ever evolving.