ML60 – Accountability is Not Counter to Engagement with Kelly & Robby Riggs

Kelly & Robby Riggs, the father/son author duo. Kelly is a Boomer, Robby a Millennial; they are coaches and experts in the field of workplace harmony- my words not theirs.

But, this is really a bottom-line conversation. The clash of perspectives, with Boomers craving the comfort of a hierarchical organization and Millennials demanding inclusion and collaboration, impact your bottom line- we are talking finances here. But, what I am most excited to talk about is their research and writing in becoming “people developers” — coaches, motivators and listeners. Their new book is Counter Mentor Leadership: How to Unlock the Potential of the 4-Generation Workplace

Kelly & Robby Riggs

Top Takeaways: Accountability is Not Counter to Engagement with Kelly & Robby Riggs

  • How do Boomers manage Millennials and how do Millennials help Boomers embrace technology?
  • Collaboration tools have seen slower adoption
  • Change is the real problem, not Millennials, not technology, not a generational problem
  • Creativity v Traditionalism
  • Welfare of employees and bottom line financially of the company are related and work together
  • What creates engage? Your immediate direct supervisor
  • Hold people accountable- give them value added work
    • Start with clear expectations
    • Set the expectation in the pre-hiring interview
  • Explain the “why” behind your expectations
  • People do better work when they understand why you are asking them to do it.
  • Create an unbreakable bond of engagement by showing your employees that you care about their growth their welfare
  • Anything can be taught, if you are willing to learn
  • Employment of the future is going to be the teachableness and willingness to learn

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Learning From Leaders: 

Current Book: Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda by Roméo Dallaire

On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and Their Own Families by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

The Spider Network: How a Math Genius and a Gang of Scheming Bankers Pulled Off One of the Greatest Scams in History by David Enrich

The Captain Class: The Hidden Force That Creates the World’s Greatest Teams by Sam Walker

Motivational Mantra:

[shareable]Leaders are learners[/shareable]

[shareable cite=”Tom Brady”]What are you willing to do, and what are you willing to give up to be your best? [/shareable]

Additional Items Mentioned

The Counter Mentor Website: countermentors.com

About the author

Jake Carlson is a popular speaker, accountability partner, and host of the Modern Leadership podcast. Jake built his business while traveling with his family around the world. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn. Read more about him here.