Next Gen Leadership with Amanda Litman
From Blanchard LeaderChat by Chad Gordon and Blanchard
April 13, 2026 · 39 min
About this episode
Amanda Litman discusses the evolving nature of leadership as Millennials and Gen Z take on greater responsibilities.
Leadership is evolving quickly, and for many, it's arriving sooner than expected. In this LeaderChat episode, Amanda Litman, author of When We're in Charge: The Next Generation's Guide to Leadership , shares what it takes to lead in a moment where Millennials and Gen Z are stepping into greater responsibility. From navigating leadership before you feel fully ready to growing in real time, she offers perspective on what today's leaders are getting right, and where old assumptions no longer hold. The conversation also explores how to build trust, lead authentically, and balance changing expectations with the leadership principles that still stand the test of time.
People in this episode
Host: Chad Gordon
Guest: Amanda Litman
Topics covered
- leadership
- Millennials
- Gen Z
- trust
- authenticity
- changing expectations
Keywords
- leadership
- Millennials
- Gen Z
- trust
- authentic leadership
- changing expectations
- leadership principles
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: When We're in Charge: The Next Generation's Guide to Leadership
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