Introduction Today's leader faces many challenges and one is the generation gap that exists in the workplace today. With four different generations working together it is clear that each group has their own preference for communication. In the context of this article I will explore generational differences and describe the characteristics of my generation regarding leadership and communication styles. I will also describe how technology and the information age play a role in how leaders communicate. Finally, I will identify the basic communication skills needed and used in generational leadership. Do leaders communicate differently because of their age or generation? According to Huggins (2008), “it is essential to understand the communication preferences of each generation and take them into consideration when conducting business” (para. 1). To conclude if this is true; we must first understand the differences between generations. Traditionalists were born between 1927 and 1945. This generation is near retirement age and grew up in an era that taught the importance of hard work and respect for people in authority. Of the four generations discussed here, traditionalists are the least technologically savvy, preferring verbal or formal written communication (Huggins, 2008). Baby Boomers were born between 1946 and 1964. This generation has observed the evolution of technology and has become accustomed to using it, however this generation is discouraged by the fact that technology is slowly replacing personal interactions. This generation is less formal and tends to balance electronic communication with verbal communication (Huggins, 2008). The Gen The information age is here to stay and technology will continue to grow. As leaders it is important for us to do what we can to help older generations adopt changes, building on their own successes. It is equally important to engage younger generations to share their understanding of technology and how they use it in business. Works Cited Huggins, K. (2008). Communicate between generations. Electronic items. Retrieved from http://ezinearticles.com/?Communicating-Across-Generations&id=1733210Sugars, B. (2007). Today's global leader in the information age. Article base. Retrieved from http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/today039s-global-leader-in-the-information-age-1917195.html