We’ve known George for nearly a decade, and what stands out most is his ability to connect with people across industries, titles, and generations. This episode is packed with helpful tips on how he’s learned to lead by listening, adapting, and meeting people where they are.

Our longtime friend George McCaughan is joining us this week to talk about how to lead people across generations from union guys on the factory floor to young lawyers in a Florida firm. He’s done it all, and he’s still calling BS on outdated thinking (including from his own team).

George shared what it was like growing up in Mississippi, chopping cotton and learning early that hard work isn’t just a buzzword. He’s been in the corporate trenches, led M&A deals in Europe, and now finds himself running a law firm not by plan, but by decision. Along the way, he’s figured out how to build trust across age gaps and teach people how to think, not just check boxes.

We also get into generational misunderstandings at work, what young professionals actually want, and why curiosity is the trait that separates solid hires from future headaches. Whether you’re running a law firm or a machine shop, this one is sure to be helpful.

• Why Gen Z might remind you more of Boomers than you'd think.
• What George teaches lawyers about real client communication.
• The difference between curiosity and compliance.
• Why handing someone the answer doesn’t actually help them.
• Corporate moments when biting your tongue would’ve been smart (but didn’t happen).
• Teaching situational awareness without micromanaging

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