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Today, we’re excited to release a new report summarizing what 31 Gen Z and Millennial leaders have to say about working with older people to solve pressing problems — aka “cogeneration” — and how it can be improved. It includes 8 key insights that stretch far beyond predictable stereotypes and 9 concrete recommendations for older leaders, colleagues and allies who want to work with younger generations more effectively! The quotes from the young leaders, ages 18-31, really make this report come to life. Please check it out and let us know what you think in the comments. What stood out to you and why? https://lnkd.in/g_cCZh5v A special thanks to all of the young leaders who participated in this study (Ariana Jasmine Afshar, Hulissa Aguilar, Brea Baker, Christopher Barnard, Allison Begalman, Sophie Beren, Dillon St. Bernard, Serena Bian, Jordan Bowman, Sydne Clarke, Thanasi D., Katie Eder, Kenna Embree, Jada Ford, Emily Garcia-Green, Natalie Green, Nonya Khedr, Mahmoud Khedr, Eve Levenson, Zhailon Levingston, Manu Meel, Ashwath N., Brittany T. Paschall, Raquel Padia, Apoorva Rangan, Carly Roman, Zev Shapiro, Cole Stevens, Pooja Tilvawala, Loren Waters & Denise W.), to the experts we interviewed (Joseph Cooper, Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg & Aleks Liou) and to AARP and The Eisner Foundation for their support.

Don't miss this chance to starting cogenerating on your college campus!

Young people and older ones are the two groups most affected by social isolation and loneliness. At CoGenerate, we believe the most important solution to social isolation and loneliness is to bring these two groups together. Not as victims, but as agents of change. Not for commiseration, but for connection, learning, joy and shared purpose beyond themselves. On July 24, join CoGenerate Co-CEO Eunice Lin Nichols in conversation with Jillian Racoosin Kornmeier, MPH, Executive Director of The Foundation for Social Connection and an expert on evidence-based models that address social isolation, loneliness and social connection. Register now! https://lnkd.in/eigH389a

Do you know what your social health is, how it's doing, and what you could do to improve it? Are you working to improve social connection for your family members, in your community, your workplace, your school? Since reading Kasley Killam, MPH's new book "The Art and Science of Connection," I've been obsessed with the idea of "social health" and why it's the key to a more connected, less fractured society. Take 1/2 hour to watch my interview with Kasley & my guess is you too will become obsessed with social health. If you listen, I'd love to hear your thoughts! ⚡ What do you do to take care of your social health? ⚡ What's your connection/friendship style (scroll down in my posts and take the New York Times quiz Kaley designed!)

TODAY: Don't miss a 30-minute conversation between CoGenerate VP Marci Alboher and Kasley Killam, MPH about Killam's new book, "The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier." Register now! https://lnkd.in/e7q6cwjF

Congratulations to this brilliant new cohort of Eisner Prize Fellows!

On June 26, join CoGenerate, Climate Mental Health Network and Third Act for an interactive workshop about how intergenerational engagement, from Generation Alpha to the Silent Generation, can help you navigate your anxiety around climate change. You will hear from a panel of speakers and participate in activities designed to help you connect with people across ages in your own life. Speakers include: • Bill McKibben, Founder of Third Act • Sami Aaron, Founder of The Resilient Activist • Heidi Pan, Environmental Activist • Abhay Singh Sachal, Founder and Executive Director of Break The Divide Foundation • Harriet Shugarman, Founder of ClimateMama • Lani Ritter Hall, Volunteer with Third Act • Duncan Magidson, Digital Communications Specialist at CoGenerate • Sarah Newman, Founder of the Climate Mental Health Network Register Now: bit.ly/Climate-Anxiety

Different generations don't have to clash at work. When we connect and collaborate, age-diverse work teams can actually have big advantages. Don't miss this insightful new piece by CoGenerate VP Marci Alboher. https://lnkd.in/ebpRMMct

7 of Forbes' best strategies for recruiting volunteers are cogenerational! Which of these are you already using? 1) Adding youth to your board. 2) Meeting the next generation where they are. 3) Leveraging student ambassadors. 4) Allowing younger stakeholders to work with older peers. 5) Getting children involved. 6) Fostering cross-generational volunteerism. 7) Recruiting experienced senior citizens. https://lnkd.in/ekar9E_q

We're so excited about this conversation, which will be happening at the Aspen Ideas Festival on June 22 from 10:20-11:10am. Building Bonds Across Generations will feature our founder and Co-CEO, Marc Freedman; CEO of IDEO.org, Shauna Carey; director of engagement and social healing at The On Being Project, Eddie Gonzalez; and the founder and director of the justice-oriented youth education lab at Drexel University, Ayana Allen Handy. You can learn more and register to attend if you can! https://lnkd.in/gsDYd6D8