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No, Gen Z Isn’t Lazy: Leading the Next Generation with Purpose with Donald Thompson
What does it really take to lead Gen Z employees—and what do they want from their managers?
In this special crossover episode, Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox host Jackie Ferguson and High Octane Leadership host Donald Thompson, multi-exit, entrepreneur and award-winning CEO, have an honest, no-nonsense conversation about bridging the generational gap at work. Drawing from their experiences as executives, parents to Gen Z children, and mentors to young professionals, Jackie and Donald debunk common myths and share practical strategies for leading today’s youngest workforce.
🎙 You’ll learn:
Why Gen Z values transparency, vulnerability, and purpose over hierarchy- How managers can give feedback without killing productivity or morale
- Why inclusive leadership means adapting—not lowering—your standards
Learn More About Donald Thompson:
Podcast: High Octane Leadership
Website: DonaldThompson.com
LinkedIn: Connect with Donald
Connect with us on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversity_beyondthecheckbox/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/diversity-beyond-the-checkbox-podcast/
Website: https://beyondthecheckbox.com/
Hosted by Jackie Ferguson, award-winning business leader, best-selling author, and co-founder of The Diversity Movement.
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What does it really take to lead Gen Z employees—and what do they want from their managers?
In this special crossover episode, Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox host Jackie Ferguson and High Octane Leadership host Donald Thompson, multi-exit, entrepreneur and award-winning CEO, have an honest, no-nonsense conversation about bridging the generational gap at work. Drawing from their experiences as executives, parents to Gen Z children, and mentors to young professionals, Jackie and Donald debunk common myths and share practical strategies for leading today’s youngest workforce.
🎙 You’ll learn:
Why Gen Z values transparency, vulnerability, and purpose over hierarchy- How managers can give feedback without killing productivity or morale
- Why inclusive leadership means adapting—not lowering—your standards
Learn More About Donald Thompson:
Podcast: High Octane Leadership
Website: DonaldThompson.com
LinkedIn: Connect with Donald
Connect with us on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversity_beyondthecheckbox/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/diversity-beyond-the-checkbox-podcast/
Website: https://beyondthecheckbox.com/
Hosted by Jackie Ferguson, award-winning business leader, best-selling author, and co-founder of The Diversity Movement.