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:

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  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

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Hosted by Jackie Ferguson, award-winning business leader, best-selling author, and co-founder of The Diversity Movement.