David Stillman

Biography

Succession, leadership, talent management, diversity, social media - name a hot topic in business today and you better bet generational gaps are getting in the way. Are you looking for a savvy and insightful spin on the most pressing themes plaguing managers today? Generational expert David Stillman brings the ideas, the energy, the multi-media, the entertainment value, and the business solutions that make him one of the most sought-after speakers today.

With clients that range from AARP and Deloitte to G.E. and MTV, David is frequently called upon by CEOs to share his powerful insights. Diane Sawyer from ABC News said of him, "David will help you see the world through the eyes of another generation."

David is one of The Generations People who make up BridgeWorks` multigenerational team of experts, speakers and corporate entertainers. Individually and together they deliver highly customized, high-energy keynotes and workshops that entertain and enlighten audiences and leave them with plenty of practical, actionable solutions.

David is co-author of the best-selling book When Generations Collide and the recently released The M-Factor: How the Millennial Generation Is Rocking the Workplace (HarperBusiness 2010). His firm routinely conducts large-scale surveys as well as focus groups and one-on-one interviews to discover firsthand the ways in which the generations are shaking up today`s business world. David has appeared on CNN, CNBC, and the TODAY Show, as well as in TIME magazine, The Washington Post, and The New York Times.

David speaks as part of the BridgeWorks multigenerational speaker team (search under The Generations People). Also check out BridgeWorks` generational entertainment comedy show, TimesFour!

Publications

When Generations Collide
While they give dozens of keynote presentations, workshops and training seminars every year, Lynne Lancaster and David Stillman first achieved notoriety as authors of When Generations Collide. Who They Are. Why They Clash. How to Solve the Generational Puzzle at Work. By classification a "business book," When Generations Collide is far from being just another tedious and dry business/management advice reference. The authors` Boomer/Xer camaraderie is contagious, their stories are poignant and humorous, and the passion and practicality they bring to every page are memorable. By coming at the issue from a wealth of personal experiences, readers are treated to rich, intellectual content delivered in a conversational style that makes this book an enjoyable read as it enlightens them about the generations in their lives.

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: Managing and Leading Four Generations
If you think you`ve heard the generations topic before, guess again. The team that brought you the best-selling book, When Generations Collide, uses cutting-edge research, multimedia, stats and case studies to highlight what it`s going to take to attract and retain the best and brightest talent of every age. Find out...
- What makes the generations so different - and so perplexing?
- How will demographic shifts drastically change the ways we recruit, retain and manage in the next decade?
- How do you engage one generation without alienating another?
- What can leaders do now to plan for succession and win the war for talent?

The M-Factor: Seven Ways the Millennial Generation Is Shaking Things Up at Work
Eighty million Millennials are flooding into the workplace and clashing with the generations already there. Learn the seven surprising trends that shaped this influential generation and the best tips and techniques for managing them. Based on the brand new best-seller, The M-Factor (HarperBusiness 2010). Learn...
- How you can win the war for young talent and become the place Millennials want to work
- The keys for bridging communication gaps between texters, tweeters, and traditional communicators
- How to handle entitlement?
- What it takes to engage Millennials without alienating the other generations.

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. This isn`t about inventing a new selling system - it`s about adding a generational lens to your already successful approach. Learn...
- What should sales people do to customize their message to each generation they sell to?
- What should managers know to coach all the generations on their sales team?
- How can marketers target campaigns to one generation without turning off another?
- How can you put a generational lens on your company`s selling system to make it even more impactful?

Just for Associations: Engaging Four Generations of Members
Generation gaps are making it nearly impossible to meet the needs of every generation of members. This program reveals how to connect with each cohort and create loyalty with every generation. You can`t afford not to see the association world through a generational lens. Topics include...
- How do you convince the generations to get involved with your association and stay committed?
- How can you connect with loyal traditional members while getting the young ones in the door?
- How can you engage four very diverse generations of staff?