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Master of Generational Dynamics

David Stillman

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David Stillman: Bridging Generational Gaps Expert. Achieve seamless multi-generational harmony with his insights.

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5 out of 5 stars

David has helped shed light on who the different generations of patients are, what they need, and why. By acknowledging the differences in generations, we can strategically look at our date to provide a better guided experience for our members through their unplanned healthcare journey.

Kara Trott, CEO, Quantum Health See all references

Why you should book speaker David Stillman

  • As a generational guru as he seeks to maximize your organization by the individualization of your employees. He demonstrates the art in using generational differences to engage in company and employee growth.
  • David’s creative prowess, recognized by the prestigious CLIO Award, ensures your organization’s message will resonate with your audience.
  • Benefit from David’s award-winning communication skills to captivate your audience and convey your message effectively.
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Unlock the Future of Your Organization with David Stillman! For over two decades, he's been the go-to expert for bridging generational gaps, showcased on CNN, CNBC, and more. A CLIO Award winner and recognized as one of the Power50, his creative insights have reshaped workplaces. As an internationally acclaimed speaker, Stillman's expertise extends to co-authoring best-sellers like 'When Generations Collide' and 'The M-Factor.' His latest book, 'Gen Z @ Work,' co-authored with his Gen Z son, delves into the 7 key traits of the Gen Z generation. Harness Stillman's wisdom and transform your business landscape!

Why you should book speaker David Stillman

  • As a generational guru as he seeks to maximize your organization by the individualization of your employees. He demonstrates the art in using generational differences to engage in company and employee growth.
  • David’s creative prowess, recognized by the prestigious CLIO Award, ensures your organization’s message will resonate with your audience.
  • Benefit from David’s award-winning communication skills to captivate your audience and convey your message effectively.

David Stillman is a generational dynamics maestro with him, you’re securing a guide who knows the generational terrain like the back of his hand. With over two decades of expertise, David brings actionable strategies to bridge generational gaps, fostering collaboration and productivity within your organization.

David’s insights have earned him recognition in top-tier media outlets, such as CNN, CNBC, and The TODAY Show. His commentary in Fast Company, The New York Times, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal solidifies his status as a respected voice in the generational conversation.

What sets David Stillman apart is his creative prowess. His work has been honored with prestigious awards, including the CLIO Award and gold medals at the NY Film Festival. He doesn’t just talk about generational differences; he crafts engaging narratives that captivate and inspire.

David is also LinkedIn’s resident generational expert including the creator of one of their most sought-after e-learning courses.

In a corporate landscape where generational harmony is the key to success, booking David Stillman is your strategic advantage. His insights, coupled with his media recognition and creative acumen, make your event a transformative experience for your audience. Choose David, and unlock the potential of your organization’s generational diversity.

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Make Way Gen Z

Believe it or not…there’s life after the Millennial generation.  A new generation is impacting our workplace and not enough leaders are paying attention! Are you ready for Gen Z? The leading edge of Gen Z is well into their 20s with entirely new attitudes about the workplace, technology, career paths, and money.

Audience takeaways:

  • What factors makes Generation Z unique.
  • What influences have shaped this dynamic generation.
  • What they expect from a career.
  • How you recruit them.
  • How you retain and manage Gen Z.

This dynamic keynote gives audiences fresh insights based on national studies of Gen Z’s workplace attitudes, interviews with hundreds of CEOs, cutting-edge case studies and insights from Gen Zers themselves.

Keynote by speaker David Stillman

Seven Key Traits of Generation Z

Based on three national studies and the first global study of Generation Z, you will learn the events and conditions that shaped Gen Z and the seven key traits that define this generation: Realistic, Phigital, Driven, FOMO, Hyper Custom, DIY, and Weconomists.

Afterwards, keep the generational dialogue going during a Q&A session, to ask burning questions on what YOU need to know about this new generation.

Audience takeaways:

  • How does the phigital world impact Gen Z’s view of remote working?
  • Is FOMO a good thing or bad thing on the job?
  • How does hyper-customization impact sales and marketing?
  • How do these weconomists define the shared economy?
  • How does DIY impact training and development?
Keynote by speaker David Stillman

Millennials vs. Generation Z

If only we could group our younger workforce and marketplace into one generation – life would be easier. In many ways, leaders have been operating that way. Most are not paying enough attention to Generation Z and many are just assuming everyone under 30 is a Millennial. Gen Z is nothing like the Millennials.

Audience takeaways:

  • Unpack the key differences between Millennials and Gen Z.
  • Showcase how Boomers and Xers different parenting styles had radically different results.
  • Explain how Millennials’ collaborative nature and Gen Z’ competitive drive plays out at work.
  • Identify what leaders need to know to manage each unique generation.
  • Highlight areas the generations will click and clash.
Keynote by speaker David Stillman

Z Ultimate Consumer: Who is the Gen Z Customer

Do they shop online? In-store? What does loyalty to a brand look like? These questions and more are addressed as the newest generation of customers pull out their wallets. Gen Z has disposable income to spend, but only if marketers can connect with them.

Based on national studies, insights from focus groups, and working with some of the world’s top brands, find out what it takes to connect with, sell to, and retain the Gen Z customer.

Audience takeaways:

  • How the Gen Z consumer is different than the other generations.
  • How different social media platforms connect with different Gen Z consumers.
  • About the phigital landscape – where Gen Z sees no line between physical and digital.
  • The difference between a digital pioneer and digital native.
  • What brands are connecting best with the customer of the future.
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What Happens When Generations Collide 2.0

You may think you know the generations,but the Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, and Millennials are carving out new territory as they evolve.  And here comes the latest twist—the arrival of Generation Z.  Just when you think you’ve bridged all the gaps, it’s time to learn what happens when the generations still continue to collide.

  • Workplace: recruiting, retaining, communicating.
  • Marketplace: customer service and sales.
  • Giving: how to attract and retain donor and volunteers.

Audience takeaways:

  • Where all the generations are in their careers today.
  • What each generation needs to be successful.
  • What it takes to connect with each generation of consumers.
  • What are the big generations issues on the horizon for leaders, managers, individuals, and marketers.

This energizing, fresh, and funny update on Generations 2.0 will help you identify the gaps creating mayhem in your workplace and marketplace, apply smart solutions to help you navigate multi-generational minefields, and ultimately, look at the generations in a whole new way.

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Our attendees LOVED David Stillman and survey results showed he was a fan favorite! He was engaging and developed instant rapport with our audience because he tied his educational insights back to how it related to Hays and our clients. This wasn’t a cookie cutter presentation – our prior conversations and his research helped customize the onehour presentation, and as a result it has led to a buzz within our organization on generational differences in the workforce. David was educational and funny, but most importantly provided sales tips that got the crowd excited to start utilizing more in their prospecting efforts.

Andrea Field

National Director of Marketing and Strategy, Hays Companies

David’s guidance opened our eyes to our need to develop new recruiting and management strategies, procedures, and systems. David has a deep understanding of what shapes generations, what drives generations, and how to address the nuances differently to build the greatest culture possible and achieve the success many companies are chasing.

Matthew K. Stewart

Co-Founder and CEO of National Services Group, Former Chairman of the Global Board, the Entrepreneurs Organization

While most generational ‘experts’ are still trying to understand what makes millennials tick, David has taken generational research a step further. David manages to provide unique insights into what we can expect from our future hires, and how to help them be their best selves in the workplace and beyond.

Clio Knowles

VP People, Virgin Hotels

It is imperative for marketers to be aware of trends and insights into our current and future customer base. Your unique presentation style and effective audience engagement made the learning both fun and memorable. I see your presentation as an essential learning for any organization.

Ann Rauch

Marvin Windows and Doors
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5 out of 5 stars

David has helped shed light on who the different generations of patients are, what they need, and why. By acknowledging the differences in generations, we can strategically look at our date to provide a better guided experience for our members through their unplanned healthcare journey.

Kara Trott, CEO, Quantum Health See all references

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