GenShift: Where Generations Explore Life, Work, and Leadership

Understanding Millennials: What Shaped Them and How They Lead

Episode Summary

In this episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery sits down with Millennial guests Andres Alvarado and Marissa Jennings to explore what shaped their generation and how those early experiences continue to influence today’s workplaces. From entering adulthood during economic instability to growing up alongside rapid technological change, Millennials learned to adapt quickly while redefining success, purpose, and leadership. They discuss why meaning at work matters, how burnout has reshaped expectations, and what millennial leaders value most.

Episode Notes

In this episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery sits down with Millennial guests Andres Alvarado and Marissa Jennings to explore what shaped their generation and how those early experiences continue to influence today’s workplaces. From entering adulthood during economic instability to growing up alongside rapid technological change, Millennials learned to adapt quickly while redefining success, purpose, and leadership. They discuss why meaning at work matters, how burnout has reshaped expectations, and what millennial leaders value most.

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