Work with Erika Ayers Badan WORK Conversations: Why Suffer At Work?
Jan 26, 2026
Selena Rezvani, leadership coach and four-time author known for work on generational dynamics, explores why work feels harder than it should. Short takes on suffering at work, side hustles as career insurance, Gen Z’s co-creation expectations, psychological safety and dissent, and the squeeze on middle managers. Conversation is pragmatic, timely, and focused on improving everyday work life.
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Generational Loss Of Trust
- Younger generations are deeply skeptical that employers will take care of them long-term.
- That loss of optimism fuels side hustles and career insurance behaviors.
Co-Creation Is The New Expectation
- Gen Z expects co-creation because they grew up with participative environments.
- Traditional command-and-control workplaces create a harsh awakening for them.
Encourage Dissent And Share Mistakes
- Praise dissent and thank people when they raise concerns, even if you can't grant the request.
- Share your mistakes openly to model learning and make your team feel safer to speak up.
