How to Succeed at Engaging Gen Z with Madeline Miller

How to Succeed Podcast

In this episode, Madeline Miller focuses on engaging and coaching Gen Z employees as they move into leadership roles. Gen Z currently represents just under 20% of the workforce, but by 2030, millennials and Gen Z will make up two-thirds of the workforce. Madeline stresses the importance of early leadership development for Gen Z, to prevent the need to unlearn bad behaviors later. Gen Z faces unique challenges due to remote work and the digital landscape, which affect their communication skills. Madeline highlights the need for a balanced approach to resilience, not just focused on grit but also emotional processing, which is essential for strong leadership. She discusses how leaders can foster alignment between company goals and Gen Z’s mission-driven mindset by creating opportunities for professional development and engagement.

Tune in to learn practical strategies for empowering the next generation of leaders.

Timestamps:

00:01:18 Importance of teaching leadership skills early

00:02:28 Gen Z's communication and leadership skills

00:04:29 Mindset shift needed for engaging Gen Z

00:05:34 Resilience and emotional processing

00:07:06 Leader's obligation to engage employees

00:09:58 Alignment with personal goals and values

00:13:22 Accommodating job turnover in younger workers

00:15:24 Influence through interpersonal communication

00:19:21 Setting communication standards in the company

00:21:34 How Madeline defines success

00:23:20 Overcoming the hurdle of career self-reflection

Key Takeaways:

• Early leadership development prevents the need to unlearn bad habits later.

• Gen Z’s communication challenges stem from remote work and digital interactions.

• Emotional resilience is crucial for leadership, beyond just grit.

• Leaders should align company goals with Gen Z’s purpose-driven values for greater engagement.

• Gen Z thrives in collaborative and feedback-rich environments, where they can see the impact of their work.

• Creating clear paths for career growth and continuous learning motivates and retains Gen Z talent.

• Flexibility in work environments is key to engaging Gen Z, as they highly value work-life balance.

• Gen Z is driven by authenticity and transparency in leadership, making it important for leaders to communicate openly.

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