How to better understand Gen Z workers to improve your business

BY MELISSA STACEY

The following is an interview with Lesley Tracy, owner of Changing Behaviors Consulting, conducted by Discover Marblehead. To learn more about the business, email Lesley at lesley@changingbehaviorsconsulting. com or go to her website at Changingbehaviorsconsulting.com.

Tell us about Changing Behaviors Consulting. Changing Behaviors Consulting focuses on teaching businesses about generational differences among employees, to improve their bottom line through retention, productivity and team cohesion. We specialize in educating business leaders about Gen Z workers.

Why did you start your business? I started Changing Behaviors Consulting because I recognized how special this generation is in terms of their impact on business culture. They demand better leadership, work/ life balance and higher levels of diversity and ethics, to name a few.

What is the best piece of business advice you've ever received? The best piece of advice I've ever received is, "Ditch perfectionism."

What is your favorite spot in Marblehead, and why? I love to go to Devereux Beach at sunset to watch the surf and the growing tranquility and peacefulness of the beach at the end of the day.

What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? I was a harpist for many years. As a youngster, I played the harp at Carnegie Hall. The business spotlight is a weekly feature published in partnership with Discover Marblehead. Discover Marblehead is "dedicated to the promotion of our majestic seaside town of Marblehead. Our mission is to highlight local businesses, tourism, community events and attractions through social media, email marketing and community outreach." To learn more, visit discovermhd.com.

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Upcoming public meetings

Please note that all public meetings are subject to change, so be sure to check the town’s website before heading out the door. The following public meetings were posted to marblehead.org as of press time.

Wednesday, March 15

» 9:15 a.m., Moderators Committee to report on the costs of implementing Article 44 » 1 p.m., Finance Subcommittee Health and Waste Budget liaison meeting

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday March 28, 2023 at 8:00 PM on the request of Bing and Heidi Lim to vary the application of the present Zoning Bylaw by allowing a Special Permit or variance to construct additions to an existing two-family dwelling on a preexisting non-conforming property with less than the required side yard setback and parking and that exceeds the maximum height limitation located at 49 Cloutman’s Lane in the Single residence district. The new construction will be within the front yard setback and exceed the maximum height. This hearing is held in accordance with the provisions of the Marblehead Zoning Bylaw and Chapter 40A of the General Laws as amended and Pursuant to Governor Baker ’s Order allowing suspension of Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law G.L. c. 30A, §18, this public hearing of the Board is being conducted via remote participation. The public can attend this meeting via the remote participation platform through the following ways: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web. zoom.us/j/87878347282?pwd=enlwRXd3V2xmdHE3cy92Sk1TU1BTUT09 Dial in +1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 878 7834 7282 Passcode: 404568 Those only dialing in will not have access to the visual presentation at the meeting, but can follow along with the project materials available for download at https://www.marblehead.org under the zoning board of appeals page and the date of meeting. Members of the public attending this meeting virtually will be allowed to make comments if they wish to do so, during the portion of the hearing designated for public comment. Interested persons may also submit comment in writing electronically and send to lyonsl@marblehead.org and the comments, will be included in the record.

Thursday, Mar 16 » 8:30 a.m., Finance CommitteeRecreation and Parks Budget Liaison Subcommittee Meeting » 3 p.m., Old Burial Hill Committee meeting

Tuesday, Mar 21 7 p.m. - Marblehead School CommitteeBudget Public Hearing

Thursday, Mar 23

» 7 p.m. - Marblehead School CommitteeBudget Vote Hazard mitigation public meeting

The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee in Marblehead is inviting public input to complete the town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, aimed at

Governernor Baker ’s Order allowing suspension of Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, this public hearing of the Board is being conducted via remote participation. The public can attend this meeting via the remote participation platform through the following ways: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87878347282?pwd=enlwRXd3V2xmd-

HE3cy92SkITU1BTUT09 Dial in +1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 878 7834 7282 Passcode: 404568 Those only dialing in will not have access to the visual presentation at the meeting, but can follow along with the project materials available for download at https://www.marblehead.org under the zoning board of appeals page and the date of meeting. Members of the public attending this meeting virtually will be allowed to make comments if they wish to do so, during the portion of the hearing designated for public comment. Interested persons may also submit comment in writing electronically and send to lyonsl@marblehead.org and the comments, will be included in the record. Alan Lipkind Secretary SN – 3/8/23 mitigating natural hazards and climate change risks. A Zoom meeting is scheduled on March 21 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to gather ideas from the public on reducing the impact of natural hazards and to introduce the updated plan. Approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the plan allowing the town to apply for predisaster mitigation grant funding.

To attend the meeting, participants must register using the Zoom link provided: http:// bit.ly/3ZUDgnq. For further details, contact Marblehead Town Planner Rebecca Curran Cutting via email at rebeccac@ marblehead.org or call 781-631-1529.

Animal shelter accepting volunteers

Volunteers are always needed to help feed and care for abandoned animals housed at the Marblehead Animal Shelter, 44 Village St.

The nonprofit Friends of Marblehead Abandoned Animals was formed for this purpose.

To volunteer, call 781-631-8664.

Mattress, textile waste bans

As of November, landfills, transfer stations and wasteto-energy facilities across the state can no longer accept mattresses and textiles for disposal.

Beds must be recycled, and fabrics must be donated for reuse or other secondary uses.

The fee for recycling a mattress and box spring at the Marblehead Transfer Station is $25. Textiles include clothes, shoes, linens, towels, curtains and cloth accessories.

At the Marblehead Transfer Station, residents with facility stickers can recycle textiles in the clothing collection bins for no fee. Items must be dry and in trash bags.

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