Oct 1, 2025
When your workplace includes baby boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z employees, it can seem impossible to keep everyone happy and fulfilled. In a multigenerational workplace, can you really create an environment where everyone feels supported, valued, and motivated?
It is possible—and in this episode of Mindfulness Manufacturing,
guest Michelle McCullough provides the insights and tools you need
to drive engagement, trust, and emotional well-being across all
generations. Michelle is a nationally recognized speaker,
leadership expert, and workplace culture expert and has spent years
researching how leaders can build more resilient, connected, and
productive teams.
In this episode, Michelle shares key insights from her latest
research, including how trust, support, and human connection can
radically transform retention and performance on the shop floor.
This episode will challenge you to think differently about what
your team really needs.
2:50 – Emotional intelligence is especially important in a
high-pressure industry like manufacturing
4:10 – Gen Z crave connection, purpose, and mental well-being in
the workplace
6:30 – Older generations tend to prioritize stability, while
younger generations want social connection
8:00 – When employees understand the impact of their work, they
feel more connected and motivated
9:50 – Show an interest in your team member’s lives outside of
work
11:00 – Understand that different generations have different
motivations
21:00 – Team building exercises can improve cohesion and morale
23:10 – Happiness and resilience training can improve mental health
and team connection
24:15 – You should also understanding gender gaps in the
workplace
27:50 - When trust is broken, it can be rebuilt through intentional
actions like growth, vulnerability, and transparent
communication.
29:00 - Employees are more likely to stay and be engaged when
they feel supported and understood by their leaders.
Connect with Michelle McCullough
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