Guest: Tessa Kampen - Team Engagement Catalyst
Why are Gen Z and millennials avoiding leadership? In this conversation with Tessa, we unpack the future of leadership, bridging generations, and what new managers must do to create trust, mentorship, and lasting influence.
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- A New Kind of Diversity by Tim Elmore
- The 5 Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell
- How the Right Frameworks Turn Fear into Confidence | Craig Denison
Why don’t younger generations want to be leaders? The answer isn’t that they lack ambition, it’s that they don’t want the kind of leadership they see modeled today. Long hours, toxic cultures, fear-driven managers, and positional power aren’t inspiring the next wave of leaders.
We'll dive into generational leadership, mentorship, and the shift from positional power to true influence. You’ll hear why Gen Z and millennials are still deeply interested in leadership, but on their own terms.
We’ll also talk about how senior leaders can mentor and share knowledge without fear of being replaced, and why leadership is a verb, not a title.
By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn:
- Why younger generations are rethinking traditional leadership roles
- How to bridge the generational leadership gap through mentorshi
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