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Leading with Generational Diversity, with Alex Atherton

October 13, 2025 • Progressive Leaders • Season 1 • Episode 5

In this episode of Leaders in Progress, we’re exploring a challenge and an opportunity facing every organisation: how to lead across generations. For the first time in history, five different generations are working side by side - each bringing unique expectations, strengths, and perspectives to the workplace.

Our guest is Alex Atherton - speaker, author of The Snowflake Myth, and expert on generational diversity in the workplace. As a former Head Teacher who had spent over 25 years in the education sector, Alex has spent years helping leaders understand the dynamics between Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennial's, Gen Z, and the emerging Generation Alpha, showing how these differences can become a source of innovation and strength, rather than friction.

In this episode, we’ll unpack what it really means to lead with generational diversity - from breaking down stereotypes, to fostering collaboration, to building a culture that inspires people at every stage of their careers.

So, whether you’re leading a multi-generational team, preparing for the future of work, or simply curious about how these shifts will shape leadership, you’re in the right place.