David Stillman

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.”

Each topic he speaks about is customized to your event, audience, and objectives. Below are descriptions of his topics.

Rocking the Workplace: Leading and Engaging Four Generations.  If you think you’ve heard the generations topic before, guess again.  Based on the best-selling book When Generations Collide and years of research, this speech outlines the top talent trends on the horizon and what it will take to attract and retain the best and brightest of every age.

The M-Factor: Seven Ways the Millennial Generation Is Shaking Things Up at Work.  Based on the brand new best-seller, The M-Factor, this speech identifies the seven surprising trends that shaped the Millennials and the best ways to manage and engage this influential generation.  

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 with clients and increase sales. 

Millennial Boot Camp: Millennial Orientation and Training.  Millennial new hires need to understand all the generations if they are going to succeed and thrive in organizations. This class “just for Millennials” teaches them how to work with Traditionalists, Boomers and Xers, and how to plot a savvy career course through intergenerational minefields. 

Just for Associations:  Engaging Four Generations of Members.  Generation gaps are making it nearly impossible to meet the needs of every generation of members, donors, and volunteers. Whether it’s signing up, communicating, or getting involved, this program reveals how to create loyalty with every 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!