Empowering Generations to Work with (and Not Against) Each Other

BY JESSICA STOLLINGS AND DR. KARAH SPROUSE

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In today’s hyper-connected world, no workplace challenge looms larger than the generational divide—yet few leaders know how to bridge it. In this revised and expanded version of her book ReGenerate, national speaker and “generational translator” Jessica Stollings teams up with former college professor and Gen Z expert Dr. Karah Sprouse to answer the questions: What are we building, how can it be better, and how can we do it together?

Are sneakers appropriate workplace attire? Should success be measured by hours or outcomes? How many exclamation marks are too many in an email? These everyday questions reveal deeper generational divides in values, communication, and expectations. As workplaces evolve in demographics, structure, and technology, much about how we relate and communicate has been lost in translation. From Boomers to Millennials, Gen Xers to Gen Z, clashing perspectives can spark tension—or unlock powerful collaboration.

Six years after releasing the first edition of ReGenerate, Jessica Stollings–with over two decades of experience studying generations–has joined forces with Dr. Karah Sprouse. Together, they expand and update this important work with new chapters focused on Gen Z and introducing Gen Alpha, new data and research, as well as information addressing how COVID-19 has reshaped generational dynamics and why this matters today.

Blending real-world stories, research, and interviews, ReGenerate: Empowering Generations to Work with (and Not Against) Each Other is a timely must-read for business leaders, executives, students, and anyone looking to create a more efficient, diverse, multigenerational work environment.

ReGenerate will help readers:

  • Identify the root causes of generational disconnect
  • Establish a framework for dissolving workplace tension
  • Use actionable tools to improve communication and employee engagement
  • Align around a shared mission and vision
  • Turn generational differences into a competitive advantage

Whether you’re a CEO navigating cultural change, an HR leader revamping team dynamics, or a student preparing to enter the workforce, ReGenerate provides the tools to lead with empathy, communicate with clarity, and collaborate across generations. It’s about more than just understanding each other; it’s about leveraging the strengths of all generations so that organizations thrive, grow, and ReGenerate.

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About the Author

JESSICA STOLLINGS is a TEDx speaker, trainer, executive coach, an executive education facilitator at Belmont University, and adjunct faculty member at Lipscomb University. Utilizing her twenty-plus years working in generational diversity and award-winning programs in team training and inclusive leadership, she empowers leaders to welcome differences and turn obstacles into opportunities. She and her daughter, June, live in Tennessee, where they are committed to a life of intention and adventure.

 

KARAH SPROUSE DBA is a trainer, author, consultant, TEDx speaker, and award-winning researcher known for her expertise in multigenerational workplace research. She serves as an adjunct faculty member at Lipscomb University and is a professor of practice at Cumberland University, where she previously spent over a decade as a business professor. She and her family live on their multigenerational farm near Nashville along with their barnyard pets.

In 2024, they co-founded Regenerate, a company dedicated to helping organizations bridge generational divides and integrate Gen Z into the workforce. ReGenerate: Empowering Generations to Work with (and Not Against) Each Other is their first book. 

Reviews and Endorsements

ReGenerate is the best book out there on understanding the generations. Read carefully, and you just might become an expert on the topic. Comprehensive descriptions of the generations currently in the workplace (plus a look into Gen Alpha, who will join us in the office soon) provide invaluable information to assist leaders of multigenerational teams. Dig in, and you will soon find yourself dealing more effectively with the various generations than you ever thought you would. This is the new key to leadership in our times.”

—Joe Scarlett, (Retired) President and CEO, Tractor Supply Company and author of The Culture Warrior: Leadership Lessons from Joe Scarlett

“After reading ReGenerate, I began to examine workplace conflict through a generational lens. The banking industry boasts a wide range of generations within our workplace, and with that comes various challenges around communication styles, expectations, training preferences, and conflict resolution. This book has helped me understand WHY certain generations behave the way they do, and my empathy for those with differing values has grown. The concepts introduced in this book will challenge you as a leader to be more intentional about intergenerational relationships, to proactively identify the strengths that each generation brings to your organization, and to work together to leverage those collective strengths to achieve something great!”

—Kayla Hawkins, CPA, Executive Vice President and CFO, Wilson Bank & Trust

“I have intervened around the world teaching organizations to manage complex and difficult moments, and I’ve begun to notice a trend—at least 50 percent of these conflicts involve a generational dynamic. ReGenerate is the perfect solution to help navigate these challenges. Rooted in primary and secondary research and written in a relatable, story-driven way, the book provides practical takeaways and tools for real-world results. I love it so much that I asked J and Dr. K to teach an intergenerational conflict course at Lipscomb University with ReGenerate as the primary resource for students, faculty, staff, and corporate partners.”

—Steve Joiner, DMin, Dean of the College of Leadership and Public Service and Executive Director of the Institute for Conflict Management, Lipscomb University

Product Details

  • Publisher: Dexterity (January 13, 2026)
  • Length: 288 pages
  • ISBN13: 978-1947297456 (paperback)
  • ISBN: 978-1947297913 (eBook)

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