Ep 194: Gen Z at work: Busting the snowflake myth with Alex Atherton

About this episode

In this episode, Carla Miller and guest Alex Atherton discuss the misconceptions about Gen Z in the workplace and provide insights on leading intergenerational teams effectively.

There are a lot of misunderstandings about Gen Z in the workplace and in this episode we aim to clear some of those up and equip you to lead intergenerational teams successfully.    My guest Alex Atherton—former head teacher turned leadership coach and author of The Snowflake Myth—is here to challenge the “snowflake” stereotype and get practical about leading Gen Z.     We explore what’s really driving Gen Z at work and how to recruit, onboard, and set expectations without lowering the bar.  We also talk about how to get intergenerational teams communicating successfully and the skills we need to develop as leaders to get the most out of this younger generation entering the workplace.    This is Influence & Impact for Leaders, the podcast that helps leaders like you increase your impact and build a happy and high performing team. Each episode delivers focused, actionable insights you can implement immediately, to be better at your job without working harder.    About Alex Atherton:     Alex Atherton is an experienced educator, keynote speaker and leadership coach. Previously Alex spent 25 years working in inner-city…

People in this episode

Host: Carla

Guest: Alex Atherton

Topics covered

• Gen Z
• workplace
• leadership
• intergenerational teams

Keywords

• snowflake myth
• recruitment
• onboarding
• communication

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Snowflake Myth

Books & works: The Snowflake Myth, If This Resonated

Places: London

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