Thinking Strategically about Leadership in the Workplace

Peter Ambrose, director for the Merrill Lynch Northern Virginia market, focuses on strategic leadership in the workplace when managing people. Strategic leadership in the workplace is important for managing people effectively during transitional times. Peter Ambrose tries to be proactive about how he manages others by understanding where his employees are coming from, especially as new generations enter the workforce.

As Baby Boomers exit the workplace, new styles of thinking and leadership will come into play. It has been found that Millennials enjoy an unstructured workplace that allows for collaboration. This makes them more likely to adapt to dynamic workplaces. New employees from Generation Z, individuals born after 1998, will also enter the workforce soon. Since these individuals have only known life made possible by Google and social media, they will be proficient with new technology. On the other hand, they may have trouble with communication and conflict resolution.

Knowing about these new types of employees ahead of time will make for more effective communication with employees and better leadership in the workplace.

Guests at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club

A financial services professional with over a decade of experience at Merrill Lynch, Peter Ambrose serves on the American Stock Exchange Disciplinary Committee. Alongside his career in finance, Peter Ambrose enjoys playing golf and maintains membership in the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.

Members of Robert Trent Jones Golf Club can bring up to three guests with them during peak use of the course, which occurs before 12 p.m. on weekends and on holidays. At other times, members may have as many as seven guests. Those times include two foursomes Tuesday through Friday and any time after 12 p.m. on holidays and weekends. The one exemption to the rules applies to those entertaining overnight guests: they may have up to seven guests, even before 12 p.m. on weekends and holidays. On Mondays, the limit goes up to 15 guests.

For more information about becoming a member of Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, visit www.rtjgc.com.