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Jessica’s journey in being an author and a motivational speaker is rooted in her personal experiences as a keen observer and as someone who is genuine concern about the connections of people. Specifically, those that are coming from different generations. She led a life filled with joy and enthusiasm with a vision that in the future, all generations will be profoundly and sincerely connected. Let us learn from her wisdom in this article.
“We are looking at the cultural experience that people have.”
– Jessica Stollings
Once we’ve taken into consideration the cultural differences that we have, that is the only time that we can accept and embrace each other, regardless of the generational differences. At times, we are caught in the world where we let our culture get in the middle of us. As a result, we fail to connect with people. We tend to isolate ourselves, thinking that it is what makes us solely happy. As what Jessica emphasized, only through a connection that we are truly and genuinely happy.
“When we understand another, we combine our differences.”
– Jessica Stollings
Embracing our differences will happen when we understand each other. Jessica reiterated that understanding means knowing a person on a personal level. It means that there should be an exchange of stories and experiences. When we are open to sharing our stories, and when we are open to listening to others, then we become a catalyst for solving the generational gap.
“This has to be a better world for this generation.” – Jessica Stollings
We create an environment filled with love, respect, and understanding across all generations. This is not for the sole purpose of making our lives better, but for the purpose of preparing a better future for the younger and soon to be born generation. The process takes time and patience, but it is not impossible.
In this article, you will learn about:
• Embracing each other’s differences
• Respecting cultural differences
• Understanding how a relationship works
• Connecting with different generations
• resolving possible inter-generational conflicts
About the Guest:
Jessica Stollings is a national speaker, author, and the founder of ReGenerations, a company that connects generations to transform our relationships, workplace, and world. Often called a “generational translator,” her passion is creating understanding among college graduates joining the workforce and their parents’ and grandparents’ generations already in the office. Leaders across the country have built solutions around her ideas. Jessica’s vision for ReGenerations was inspired by her personal and professional experiences as the Director of Talent Development and Internal Communications for a Fortune 500 company and, before that, as a nationally syndicated news reporter and producer.
