Forbes: How To Compete With The Younger Generation When You Can Only Work 9-5

December 5, 2016

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This article, authored or featuring insights by Jen Kelchner, was originally published on Forbes.com. As a founding member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Jen is known for her thought leadership on workplace culture, future-focused leadership, and human-centric transformation.

How To Compete With The Younger Generation When You Can Only Work 9-5

 

You’re a working parent who can only work 9-5, and you’re worried about staying competitive against the younger generation who appear not only to have few responsibilities but also a willingness to give themselves over to their employer completely.

We asked seven coaches of Forbes Coaches Council to offer their best advice for those who want to stay competitive. Here’s what they said.

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Leverage Your Knowledge And Value

It isn’t (or shouldn’t be) about the hours logged. Find new ways to showcase your knowledge and skill set that will continue to show your value to the organization and team. Being an integral, engaged part of the team who offers high value is an irreplaceable team member. Offer to fill a gap with a skill you have, or become a mentor that your colleagues rely on.  –  Jen Kelchner

 

This article has a mention by Jen Kelchner or is authored by Jen Kelchner and was originally posted on Forbes.com. Jen Kelchner is a founding member of the Forbes Coaches Council and frequently writes on leadership and the workplace.

Thank you for taking the time to explore these ideas with me.

I hope they inspire you to lead with foresight and purpose.

Jen Kelchner is a globally recognized authority in open culture, leadership transformation, and visionary strategy. As The Executive Alchemist, she guides leaders and innovators through pivotal transitions, aligning bold visions with adaptive frameworks. At the core of her work lies Quantum Alchemical Systems™ (QAS), a groundbreaking methodology that integrates foresight, human-centric innovation, and strategic execution to drive transformative impact. With a legacy of thought leadership, including foundational contributions to The Open Organization, Jen empowers leaders to create systems that thrive in complexity and redefine the future.

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