Seth Mattison

Biography

Are you struggling with generational issues? Charged with understanding the newly hired Millennials flooding into your workplace? Are you looking for an insightful presentation on the hottest talent trends accompanied by practical, applicable solutions? Millennial expert on the generations, Seth Mattison, has the answers, delivered in an engaging, thought-provoking, media-rich presentation that leaves audiences spellbound.

Seth is one of The Generations People who are part of BridgeWorks` multigenerational team of experts and speakers. Individually and together they deliver highly customized, high-energy keynotes and workshops that entertain and enlighten audiences and leave them with plenty of practical, take home tips.

Seth was recently a key contributor and served as the voice of the Millennials for the recently released The M-Factor: How the Millennial Generation Is Rocking the Workplace (HarperBusiness 2010). He has conducted numerous one-on-one interviews with both Millennials and top executives to discover firsthand the ways in which his generation is shaking up today`s business world. In addition, he has worked with companies as diverse as G.E., General Mills, Prudential, and The University of Notre Dame. Seth`s keynote speeches and workshops offer valuable insights and actionable solutions that Traditionalists, Boomers, Gen Xers and Millennials can use to bridge generational gaps, become more productive, and achieve organizational success.

Seth joined BridgeWorks after a successful career with the management consulting firm Pragmatek. He is a skilled speaker and a sought-after commentator in the media on generational issues.

Seth speaks as part of the BridgeWorks multigenerational speaker team (search under The Generations People).

Also check out BridgeWorks` generational entertainment comedy show, TimesFour!

Publications

The M-factor: How the Millennial Generation is Rocking the Workplace
The 76-million member Millennial generation (1982-2000) is entering the workforce and bumping headlong into Traditionalists, Baby Boomers and Gen Xers. Managers are keen to deploy the skills and talents of this able workforce, but are finding themselves perplexed at how to recruit, relate to, and engage them. In THE M-FACTOR (HarperCollins, April 2010) generational experts and best-selling authors Lynne Lancaster and David Stillman identify the seven trends that shaped the Millennial generation and how these will transform the ways all of us lead, work, and manage. It describes who the Millennials are, why they are clashing with the other generations, and how their talents can be unlocked to an organization`s advantage.

Titles

Rocking the Workplace: Leading and Engaging Four Generations
If you think you`ve heard the generations topic before, guess again. Based on the best-selling book When Generations Collide and years of research, this speech outlines the top talent trends on the horizon and what it will take to attract and retain the best and brightest of every age.

The M-Factor: Seven Ways the Millennial Generation Is Shaking Things Up at Work
Based on the brand new best-seller, The M-Factor, this speech identifies the seven surprising trends that shaped the Millennials and the best ways to manage and engage this influential generation.

Selling and Marketing to the Generations
Markets are becoming increasingly segmented and one size no longer fits all clients and customers. This presentation reveals the hot buttons and preferences of Traditionalists, Boomers, Xers, and Millennials that marketers and sales people need to know to connect with clients and increase sales.

Millennial Boot Camp: Millennial Orientation and Training
Millennial new hires need to understand all the generations if they are going to succeed and thrive in organizations. This class "just for Millennials" teaches them how to work with Traditionalists, Boomers and Xers, and how to plot a savvy career course through intergenerational minefields.

Just for Associations: Engaging Four Generations of Members
Generation gaps are making it nearly impossible to meet the needs of every generation of members, donors, and volunteers. Whether it`s signing up, communicating, or getting involved, this program reveals how to create loyalty with every generation.