Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast How to Lead Gen Z Well with Dr. Tim Elmore
Sep 1, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Tim Elmore, a renowned leadership expert and founder of Growing Leaders International, shares insights on leading Generation Z. He challenges common myths about this vibrant generation, emphasizing their desire for purpose and bold ideas. Elmore provides effective strategies for engaging Gen Z, including the importance of adaptive communication and authentic leadership. He highlights their potential to drive transformational change in organizations and stresses the need for mentorship to bridge generational gaps.
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Gen Z Is A Leadership Catalyst
- Generation Z brings fresh perspectives and will push for rapid, systemic change.
- Tim Elmore calls them "the sandpaper on my leadership I did not know I needed."
Young Innovator Shut Down Then Left
- Colin Webb joined General Motors, proposed improvements, and was shut down by his supervisor.
- He emailed the CEO, got praise, hit middle-management resistance, and left to start companies within a year.
The Peter Pan Paradox
- The Peter Pan paradox: younger people gain authority earlier while maturity lags in social skills.
- Leaders must listen more and coach more to bridge that gap.
