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:

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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

LinkedIn: Connect with Donald

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

Creators and Guests

Host

Jackie Ferguson

Co-founder, VP of Content & Programming at The Diversity Movement | Author of The Inclusive Language Handbook | Host of the top-rated podcast “Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox” | Named to 2023 Inc. Female Founders 200 list

What is Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox?

A weekly podcast delivering diverse insights and perspectives from global leaders in business, executive education and diversity & inclusion. Hosted by award-winning business leader, best-selling author, investor and co-founder of The Diversity Movement, Jackie Ferguson.