Why Traditional Mentorship Fails in Today’s Workforce: Summer Watson

How to Create a Sense of Belonging at Work Retain Talent and Boost Innovation with Cross-Generational Mentoring

Episode 257 (Summer is based in Washington DC)

In this conversation we explore…

1. Why traditional mentorship models are no longer effective in today’s multigenerational workforce

2. How a horizontal mentorship model fosters mutual respect and learning

3. The psychological need for belonging and how it fuels engagement at work

4. How ego can sabotage collaboration, communication, and innovation

5. How Core Mentorship Solutions creates inclusive mentorship systems

6. Why generational stereotypes hinder productivity and retention

7. How to identify whether your organization needs a new mentorship approach

8. The critical role of intentional onboarding and communication

9. How cross-generational dialogue drives creativity and innovation

10. The power of message delivery—how tone, timing, and framing affect outcomes

-----

About our guest, Summer Watson:

Summer Watson is the owner of KORE Women, which supports companies to develop thriving cross-generational leadership and mentorship programs fostering healthy and sustainable communities.

KORE stands for

Kinetically connect,

Organically learn from one another,

Reshape lives through diverse interaction,

Empower one another to promote change,

Learn more about Summer Watson and KORE at

https://www.korewomen.com

-----

----more----

Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self.

In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.

 

Your host is George Torok

George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.

 

Connect with George

www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/

https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills

https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/