Excellent article David.  Anytime we relate to people based on labels and categories we unwittingly color how we listen and react and perpetuate the generational divide. You offer some great perspective on how to bridge that divide.

I think the key to making the shift from hours worked/staying late as an indication of commitment and productivity requires that we learn and implement practices for accountability - from negotiating clear and specific requests, to asking people to be accountable for results not tasks, and holding people accountable in a way that honors them and elevates the integrity of relationships.

What have I learned from my millennial friends?  That it is ok to set boundaries and to know what you want and ask for it from those with whom and for whom you work. I think many of us boomers could benefit greatly from following their lead!