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Monday, December 25, 2006
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
20061127 The US Census Bureau breaks society down into five core generational segmentations
Hat Tip: Mrs. Owl
I’ve always been fascinated with some of the communication dysfunction that occurs between men and women, different races and cultures and between generations.
Mrs. Owl was kind enough to e-mail this brief overview as to communication between generations. I enjoy speaking to young adults in the Carroll County Public Schools… and with that and in my role as an uncle, I have always liked to think that I do a fairly good job at reaching the youngest generation; however, I never-the-less worry that I need much improvement.
Anyway, I hope that you agree that the following is an informative introduction to the subject of intergenerational communication…
Listening – Generational!
By Dr. Jeffrey Magee, PDM, CSP, CMC
Executive Summary: Listening to individuals from the generational footprint they bring to the conversation can drastically change the outcome – connect with them at their level and attain success, insist upon communicating from your level solely and your guaranteed failure!
With the diverse environments you live and work today, there is something more important than just gender and race when it comes to really communicating and listening to others for success. Consider the five diverse generational segmentations (COACHING for IMPACT ©2003 by Dr. Jay Kent-Ferraro and Dr. Jeffrey Magee, www.JeffreyMagee.com/library.asp) in the work place today, and some of the similarities and more importantly the enormous difference between how each one operates and processes.
Effective leaders merely make observations, not judgments of right versus wrong or good versus bad, in reflecting upon the differing age segmentations in an organization and thus ways to better connect with each.
The United States Census Bureau breaks society down into five core generational segmentations (birth through death) and if we are to simply use these same five segmentations in the work place, we could segment individuals (yes we are making generalizations here, and there can always be an exception!) into categories with unique traits or characteristics, which could serve as guide posts of how to frame your communication exchange to solicit greater listening and awareness.
Consider the five generational segmentations and the ABCs (Attitudes, Behaviors, and Characteristics) of each for better connections:
1. Centurion (those over 55 years of age; exit point employees) – more structured, formal, conservative, dedicated, and loyal, identity is rooted in what one does, change resistant …
2. BabyBoomers (those from 38 to 55 years of age) – more status driven, materialistic driven, opinionated and ego driven, live to work …
3. Generation X (28 to 38 years of age) – entitlement expected, more outgoing and impatient, question authority and norms more, self indulgent, live for the now …
4. Generation Y (22 to 28 years of age) – More social and relationship driven, work to live, not as class conscious, highly educated, more liberal, change accepting …
5. Generation MTV (17-21 years of age; entry point employees) – looking for association causes to be dedicated to, more structured and accepting of others and situations, concerned for the future and consideration of their peers, live for the now with a reflection on the future, very tech savvy …
When listening to others, listen from the vantage point of the generational segmentation as a footprint from where they come from and you will have a greater awareness of why one says what one says and how to connect with them more effectively.
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Tuesday, October 03, 2006
20061001 Les chiens ne sont pas admis
Monday, October 02, 2006
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
20060823 David S Babylon Obit
David S.
September 4, 1923 – August 22, 2006
David Snider
Born on September 4, 1923 in
Mr. Babylon was a 1941 graduate of
After graduation, he continued in a business, Cunocar Bookkeeping Service, begun in his college years. Many in
Much of life was dedicated to public service. He joined the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company #1 on June 1st, 1949. Serving in the fire department was one of the passions in his life. He served for many years as secretary/treasurer. Some members still recall how he stopped by the station every morning to “match for coffee” – flipping a 1923 silver dollar.
Mr. Babylon served as a Westminster Common Councilman for 25 years, from 1964 to 1989; at which time, he retired. For 16 of those years, he served as the Common Council President as did his grandfather, F. Thomas Babylon, in 1898 and 1899.
Mr. Babylon was a member of Carroll Post 31 American Legion for over 60 years, as well as a member of the Westminster Elks Lodge 2277, and a member and past president of the Westminster Lions Club for over 50 years, for which he was named a Melvin Jones Fellow in 1994. He was a member and past president of the Westminster Riding Club; of which his sister, Eleanor Cover
He was also an active member of
As a business professional, Mr.
He was on the Board of Directors of Piney Branch Golf & Country Club, the Raymond I. Richardson Foundation for
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, their spouses and six grandchildren. Marian Babylon Rognlien and her husband, Ronald L. Rognlien and daughter, Marnie, of
He was predeceased by his stepmother, Caroline Billingslea Babylon, sister, Eleanor Cover Babylon, brother Thomas Cover Babylon, and son-in-law James Dorrance.
The family will receive friends at the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home at
A memorial service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church,
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Evelyn and David S.
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Friday, July 28, 2006
20060727 Mrs. Owl at the Bar at the Folies-Bergère
Photoshop with Mrs. Owl …
Kevin Dayhoff July 27th, 2006
With all appropriate apologies to Édouard Manet, who painted a wonderful piece of art entitled, A Bar at the Folies-Bergère in 1882. The painting by Mr. Manet was an oil on canvas, 96 × 130 cm. in dimensions and it was his last major piece of art painted by Mr. Manet.
The Folies Bergère is a famous Parisian music hall, located at 8 rue Saulnier, that remains in business to this day. It originally opened as an opera house called the Folies Trevise on May 2nd, 1869. On September 13, 1872 it was renamed the Folies Bergère.
Some of the famous American dancers who performed there were Loie Fuller in the 1890s. In the 1920s Josephine Baker was quite a sensation with her provocative “Bananas Dance.”
Although Mrs. Owl has not, to the best of our collective knowledge, danced at the Folies Bergère, the above Photoshop hypothecates what it would like if she were to appear at the bar…
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