For the first time in history, six different generations comprise the workforce. Today on the podcast, Randy and Brandon are joined by Dr. Tim Elmore. Tim is an expert in this space and offers practical ways leaders can engage with various generations, welcome their differences and practice reverse mentorship so all parties learn and grow.

1:30 Meet Tim and learn about John Maxwell’s influence on his early career. 

3:00 What makes Gen Z different from other generations? Tim breaks down the widening generation gap and highlights the influence of technology. 

5:00 Brandon shares an example from his Gen Z daughter, Abby. 

7:00 “They haven’t lived in our world, and we haven’t lived in theirs.” – Tim 

7:30 Different language, different customs. Tim compares communication between generations to traveling to a different country. 

8:30 “If you’re a leader, you have both the opportunity and the obligation to teach younger generations.” – Randy 

10:00 The age of authority is going down. Tim talks data and teases his upcoming book, “The Future Begins with Z” (coming early fall, 2025). 

11:30 Tony and TikTok. 

13:00 “I’d rather start something than join something.” – Tim on how Gen Zers view the workplace. 

15:00 How to promote greater self-awareness. 

16:30 Sheryl Sandberg and “What’s it like to be on the other side of me?” 

19:00 Reverse mentoring.

20:00 Emotional security is a prerequisite. “Stop getting furious and start getting curious.” – Tim 

22:00 “Our people need to know we love them.” – Tim 

23:00 “Ti voglio bene.”

24:30 Tim shares a practical way to apply this in the workplace: ALEG – Ask. Listen. Empathize. Guide. 

28:00 Everyone has a voice but everyone does not have a vote. 

29:00 How can parents accelerate this growth? Tim talks maturation and the two ingredients each kid needs to grow: autonomy and responsibility. (And they must always be given in equal proportion). 

33:00 Tim’s Leadership hack: Practice reverse mentoring and listen more. 

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