Gen Z Isn’t Your Problem…Your Leadership Mindset Might Be.

You’ve read the articles: “Gen Z wants purpose,” “They crave feedback,” “They want flexible

schedules and free lattes.”

And maybe you’ve rolled your eyes a little.

But Gen Z isn’t the problem…they’re exposing the cracks in the way leadership has been done

for decades.

If you’re frustrated because younger employees seem unmotivated, hard to manage, or quick to

leave, consider this:

They’re not resisting work. They’re resisting irrelevance.

You’re not dealing with lazy employees. You’re dealing with employees who:

- Expect clarity, not chaos

- Value relationships over hierarchy

- Won’t tolerate being talked at instead of talked to

- Are asking, “Why should I care?” and expecting an answer

This generation has grown up with access to every job, every opinion, and every opportunity at

their fingertips. If your leadership style feels like a rerun from 1997, they’re gone.

And can you blame them?

Gen Z has raised the bar—and that’s a good thing. Because here’s what they do respond to:

- Credibility over charisma

- Coaching over commands

- Personal connection over policies

If you can meet them there, you won’t just have good employees…you’ll have loyal, creative,

driven contributors who help your company grow.

But if you can’t? You’ll keep rehiring the same position every six months.

You don’t need a ping-pong table or an Instagram account to lead Gen Z.

You need a mindset shift.

You need to:

- Stop managing for compliance

- Start leading for commitment

- Build relationships that matter

- Invest in leadership training that works in the real world

This is where I come in. I work with leaders who are tired of doing things the old way and who are ready to build cultures that attract and keep top talent…especially the next generation.

Let’s talk about what leadership looks like now. Contact me to start the conversation.

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Gen Z is already changing the workforce. The question is—are you changing with them?