287. Leading Across Generations - Nikhil Raval
From IDEAS+LEADERS by Dr Elena Paweta
March 2, 2026 · 30 min
About this episode
Nikhil Raval discusses the challenges and strategies of leading across generations in the workplace.
In episode 287 of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Nikhil Raval , leadership and learning expert, bestselling author of Target Gen Z and Generational Fusion , TED speaker, and host of the globally listened podcast Working with Gen Z . After nearly a decade in financial services in the US, Nikhil transitioned into leadership consulting and went on to serve as Managing Director and Board Member of Duke Corporate Education India. Today, his work focuses on helping leaders bridge generational divides and build inclusive, future-ready organizations. We talk about why leading across generations has become one of the biggest leadership challenges of our time, how unconscious bias shapes the way we perceive age at work, and what it really takes to create collaboration between Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z. In this episode, we discuss: Why generational differences are often misunderstood at work The hidden biases leaders hold toward younger and older employees What inclusive leadership looks like in multi-generational teams How to communicate, give feedback, and build trust across age groups What leaders need to understand about Gen Z beyond stereotypes Tune in for a thoughtful…
People in this episode
Host: Dr Elena Paweta
Guest: Nikhil Raval
Topics covered
- leadership
- generational differences
- inclusive leadership
- communication
- trust building
- collaboration
Keywords
- leadership
- generational divides
- unconscious bias
- multi-generational teams
- Gen Z
- Boomers
- Millennials
- inclusive leadership
- collaboration
- trust
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Duke Corporate Education India
Books & works: Target Gen Z, Generational Fusion, Working with Gen Z
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