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21 st Century Leadership: Leading the “Nexters” Generation Veterans lived through national and international crises that threatened their fundamental needs. 162 Table 2. Core Values of Veterans and Baby Boomers 20 generation, and not all live up to them. Nor should the reader assume that a Veteran cannot be an optimist or that a Baby Boomer is always seeking personal gratification over being honorable. It does imply that there is a definite difference in the average Veteran and the average Baby Boomer. The sharp contrast in core values represents the seminal events that impacted their collective lives, amplified by an increase in global communications and television broadcasts around the country and the world in particular. Heroes Every generation has its heroes. Veterans lived through national and international crises that threatened their fundamental needs. President Franklin D. Roosevelt displayed incredible leadership to pull a nation through the Great Depression, initiate the <strong>New</strong> Deal, show stoic resolve following Pearl Harbor, and provide steadfast world leadership in World War II. Fittingly, Veterans identify with men tested on the field of battle, sports icons, national leaders, and Superman (Table 3). 21 Military legends such as General George C. Marshall; General Dwight D. Eisenhower; Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr; and General Douglas MacArthur provided Veterans with noble goals, a clear path, and unwavering efforts toward eradicating fascism and rebuilding Germany and Japan. The world became even smaller through exponential advances in transcontinental aviation, trade, and communications. The United Nations grew out of the ashes of the League of Nations as the international governing body dedicated to providing a worldwide forum for international law, trade, and security. Liberalism enjoyed a Renaissance of unprecedented proportions as numerous enlightened events took place. Colonies of former empires sought and achieved independence. True advances in civil rights of all peoples were made and codified in law. The women’s liberation movement broke many barriers in many cultures. And incredible technological developments sent men to the moon and returned them safely to the earth. Baby Boomers who joined the military did so with great shoes to fill and high expectations. Selfless and visionary, they
got their taste of battle in and over the jungles of Vietnam. 22 <strong>Lessons</strong> learned from this painful chapter of American history were indelibly imprinted on their souls, as well as a disillusioned population at home. Baby Boomers gravitate toward heroes whose accomplishments transcend international politics and national security. 24 Jacqueline Kennedy; Dr Martin Luther King, Jr; and Gandhi are included as heroes by the average Baby Boomer. 25 Diversity, idealism, and an optimistic vision about the future of the United States and the world permeate this generation. They notably ignore President Lyndon B. Johnson, General William C. Westmoreland, and Jane Fonda. Work Ethic Seminal events, core values, and heroes of the Veterans and Baby Boomers provide us a foundation for comparison of these two key generations. But how do they function and react in the workplace, under pressure, and in combat? Veterans entered the workforce in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. The average company divided the labor between executives and employees and had a clear organizational hierarchy. 26 Nearly every company maintained military-style relationships whereby most people were formally referred to as Mr or Mrs Doe. Regardless of their social, economic, or cultural roots, this generation has a very consistent work ethic. The average Veteran is very stable, detailed, thorough, loyal, and hard-working. 27 The Veteran’s work ethic was mostly seen as strength; however, it sometimes was seen as a liability. For instance, ambiguity and change are difficult for Veterans to cope with. They were reluctant to go against the grain, were uncomfortable with conflict, and did not speak their minds when they disagreed. 28 The Baby Boomers’ work ethic reflects their core values as well; however, they are more complicated. As a group, they are driven, serviceoriented, and willing to go the extra mile even if that means working to exhaustion. They are good at relationships, want to please, and are good Table 3. Heroes of Veterans and Baby Boomers 23 21 st Century Leadership: Leading the “Nexters” Generation The Baby Boomers’ work ethic reflects their core values as well; however, they are more complicated. 163
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severely damaged this ship, its eff
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deploy their advanced technology in
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