Bridging Generations
Transformative Intergenerational Leadership and Followership
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The concept of "generation" has been extensively employed in history and the social sciences and is understood as one's position within a family hierarchy or as a collective term for individuals of a specific age group. How does intergenerational leadership and followership translate in the workplace and wider community?
The editors have curated the research of global and diverse experts to explore the power of intergenerational leadership and followership to transform organizations and communities and address societal and global challenges. This collection features diverse individuals and communities sharing their experiences conducting research, developing frameworks, and implementing practices focused on addressing their key issues while building bridges across generations.
By exploring the under analyzed intersection of identity and generational diversity, this book sheds light on adaptive and inclusive intergenerational leadership and followership strategies, offering valuable insights into mentorship, knowledge transference, and innovation processes, to promote a holistic understanding of effective and transformative leadership.
Introduction; Karen Perham-Lippman
- Part One. Foundations — Rethinking Leadership and Generations
- Chapter 1. Leader Rotation as a Model for Intergenerational Leadership and Followership; Christian Monö
- Chapter 2. Organizational Lineage: An Old and New Direction for the Study of Generations; Kyle Payne
- Part Two. Intergenerational Relationships — Mentorship and Leadership Formation
- Chapter 3. Mother as Mentor: The Leadership Legacies of Educator-Scholar Mothers; Heather I. Ricks Scott, Suvess R. Ricks, Meda J. Rollings, and Patsy Rollings
- Chapter 4. Leadership Across Generations: Exploring Self-Efficacy Development in Leaders Raised in Multigenerational Households; George Panayiotou
- Chapter 5. Black Girls to Leaders: The Role of Intergenerational Mentorship in the Lives of Black Female Political Leaders; Charise Jones-Wheeler
- Chapter 6. Healing the Intergenerational Trauma of Predatory and Malignant Mentorship; Angela Adger Antonikowski, Ann-Marie O. Wilhelm, and Kathleen Mclean
- Part Three. Culture, Narrative, and Identity — How Meaning Is Made Across Generations
- Chapter 7. Grit and Grace: An Examination of the Lived Experiences of Black Women Leaders Across Generations; Valencia Gabay and Trenae Thomas
- Chapter 8. The Intergenerational Story Circle Model: Leading Across Generations; Jennifer Okoliko
- Chapter 9. Generational Differences in Leadership and Followership Styles: Insights from Pop Culture; Pelin Kohn
- Part Four. Organizations — Structures, Practices, and the Multigenerational Workplace
- Chapter 10. Bridging Generational Divides: The Role of Multigenerational ERGs in Reducing Generational Stereotypes, Advancing Intergenerational Learning, and Cultivating Proactive Followership; Karen Perham-Lippman and Ada T. Cenkci
- Chapter 11. The Power of Generational Diversity: Leadership and Followership in Evolving Organizational Structures; Michael Linville
- Chapter 12. Bridging the Gap: Generational and Cultural Lens on Women’s Followership Perceptions; Abdurrahim Hocagil, Wajeeha Brar Ghias, Hamide Özyürek, and Qais Nabi
- Part Five: Community, Civic Life, and Global Perspectives — Intergenerational Leadership Beyond Organizations
- Chapter 13. Transformative Leadership, Emotional Contagion, and Teacher Development: Perspectives from Hong Kong and Taiwan; Eunice Yin Yung Chiu
- Chapter 14. Voices Across Generations: A Case Study on Female Leadership and Effective Communication in Hualqui, Chile; Carola Salazar-Norambuena and Lorena Retamal-Ferrada
- Chapter 15. Passing the Torch: Mentoring the Next Generation of Activist Leaders; Aleen Z. Bayard
- Chapter 16. Artificial Intelligence for Intergenerational Innovation: Knowledge Transfer, Legacy, and Sustainable Futures; Julia M. Puaschunder
- Chapter 17. What is the Future of Leadership? Exploring the Thoughts and Perspectives of Adult Leaders on Youth Leadership; Israel Oyedare, Eric K. Kaufman, and Tolulope Joseph Ogunniyi
While the developmental roots of leadership (and followership) clearly begin in the family, the context also matters. Each successive generation is raised in a particular time period that is influenced by its culture and history. As a result, leadership in generational members can look somewhat different. This ground-breaking volume explores these topics in a unique and innovative collection that is a must read for students and scholars of leadership.
Bridging Generations: Transformative Intergenerational Leadership and Followership, edited by Dr. Karen Perham-Lippman and Dr. Ada T. Cenkci, arrives in the time we need it most as an essential guide for improved understanding among generations. This groundbreaking anthology turns generational differences into a formidable advantage in work and life. Spanning five comprehensive sections, this volume unites global experts to explore how unique historical eras and cultures shape distinct cohorts. Rather than defending generational silos, this book offers actionable strategies to bridge the gap between institutional wisdom and modern innovation. Readers will discover transformative models for inclusive mentorship, multigenerational Employee Resource Groups, and sustainable organizational cultures. Whether you are a corporate executive striving to reduce workplace separation, an educator cultivating future leaders, or a community advocate aiming for change, this book provides the tools to spark vital conversations. Bridging Generations is more than a scholarly text because it inspires us to cultivate empathetic connections that maximize collaborative success across the globe. Read it today to become a bridge builder for tomorrow.
In a world that often focuses on what divides us, this book edited by Dr. Karen Perham-Lippman and Dr. Ada T. Cenkci reminds us that our greatest strength has always been our ability to build bridges. The collection masterfully weaves research, history, and humanity into a compelling invitation to see generations, not as competing voices, but as essential partners in shaping a better future. It is a thoughtful, deeply relevant, and powerful reminder that the stories we share across generations may be the strongest bridges we will ever build.
Karen Perham-Lippman, CDP®, Ph.D., is a Senior Manager of Global Inclusion and Belonging at a Fortune 500 company in the manufacturing industry and Principal and Founder of Monarch Sustainable Change Partners, LLC. With nearly fifteen years of experience driving significant results in global DEI, ESG, and social impact strategies, she holds a Certified Diversity Professional credential, and a certification in Ethics of AI from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Dr. Perham-Lippman teaches business, communications, and organizational leadership as an adjunct professor at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Ada T. Cenkci, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership in the Department of Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Organizational Leadership at Northern Kentucky University. She also serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Managerial Psychology. Dr. Cenkci holds a Ph.D. in Management and Organization, an MBA, a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, and a Master of Education in Educational Technology from Wright State University.