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Preparing Gen Z and Tomorrow’s Leaders for Future Success Today with Steve McIntosh

Impact Makers Podcast Episode 060

Gen Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) is characterized by ambitious, disruptive change-makers who are ready to transform how we think about work.

On Episode 60 of the Impact Makers podcast, I’m speaking with CareerPoint Founder and CEO Steve McIntosh. Steve and I shared this conversation as part of a webinar sponsored by CareerPoint, which is also a company that I serve as an advisory board member for.

Our conversation focused on how Gen Z professionals differ from other generations and how leaders can best prepare for Gen Zers in the workplace.

Steve also shared some great tips on how to approach and develop young leaders or new leaders in any generation.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

  • The characteristics of the Gen Z population
  • Setting the expectations in today’s workplace
  • Seeking out mentors and leadership opportunities
  • Mistakes companies and leaders make when bringing this new generation on board
  • Solving the conflict between introducing technology and making things less personal
  • How to bring the five generations together in the workplace
  • Tips for retaining the Gen Z talent

IMPACT MAKERS PODCAST – EPISODE 60

Key Quotes From This Episode:

“Gen Z have joined the workplace at a very interesting time for everyone. And it’s [the COVID pandemic] unprecedented, obviously in our lifetimes and this is going have a profound effect on their entire career.” ~ @Steve McIntosh

“Statistics [show] that 70% of under thirties do not have someone that they consider a mentor at work. That’s a serious problem, and it’s much more serious for women and minorities because it’s less likely that they have someone they identify with that they can ask to become a mentor.” ~ @Steve McIntosh

“Leadership is a skill set in itself. And it’s going to become a lot more challenging when we’re managing people who are working remotely.” ~ @Steve McIntosh

People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:

Meta from Workplace

CareerPoint

Steve McIntosh – CareerPoint Founder & CEO

The New Employee Contract: How to Find, Keep, and Elevate Gen Z Talent by Anthony Onesto

The Employee Value Curve: The unifying theory of Human Resources helping companies and their people succeed together by Steve McIntosh

Show Sponsor:

This episode of the Impact Makers Podcast is sponsored by Workplace from Meta.

Everybody’s talking about the metaverse these days, but Workplace from Meta is different – I mean, the clue’s in the name, right?

Workplace is a business communication tool that uses features like instant messaging and video calls to help people share information. Think Facebook, but for your company.

It’s part of Meta’s vision for the future of work – a future in which your job isn’t just something you do, but something you EXPERIENCE. A future in which we’ll all feel more present, connected, and productive.

Start your journey into the future of work at workplace.com/future.

Connect with Jennifer:

Send her a message [https://jennifermcclure.net/contact/]

On LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_mcclure/

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Two Action Steps You Can Take as a Leader to Increase Employee Engagement

Impact Makers Podcast Episode 059

Quick question: when was the last time you asked each of your team members how they’re doing – like how are they REALLY doing?

You never really know how that ONE question can create a massive impact on your company.

As a leader, you want to be able to prepare yourself and your team for this dynamic future of work. And one of the key metrics that you need to invest in is employee engagement.

A Gallup study found that while employee engagement increased in May 2020, it was followed by a significant drop the next month, and a 2022 survey by Bonusly revealed that 63% of workers feel unappreciated by their employer on a daily basis, and 59% of people felt that they have NEVER had a boss who “truly appreciates” their work.

The good news is that the world is ever-changing, and so is the future of work.

In this episode, I’m sharing two Action Steps that you can implement immediately to make a positive impact, and likely affect the engagement levels of your team.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​

  • Reviewing your response to when the global pandemic was declared
  • The Gallup reports on the “rise and fall” in employee engagement between May 2020 and June 2020
  • Ensuring visibility and accessibility in your team
  • Appreciating your team members consistently
  • Creative ways to be more intentional about recognizing your team members

IMPACT MAKERS PODCAST – EPISODE 059

People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Workplace from Meta

“Employee Engagement Continues Historic Rise Amid Coronavirus”

“Historic Drop in Employee Engagement Follows Record Rise”

Survey Says: Appreciation Matters More Than You Think

Energage

Lazlo Bock

Humu

Show Sponsor:

This episode of the Impact Makers Podcast is sponsored by Workplace from Meta.

Everybody’s talking about the metaverse these days, but Workplace from Meta is different – I mean, the clue’s in the name, right?

Workplace is a business communication tool that uses features like instant messaging and video calls to help people share information. Think Facebook, but for your company.

It’s part of Meta’s vision for the future of work – a future in which your job isn’t just something you do, but something you EXPERIENCE. A future in which we’ll all feel more present, connected, and productive.

Start your journey into the future of work at workplace.com/future.

Connect with Jennifer:

Send her a message [https://jennifermcclure.net/contact/]

On LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_mcclure/

On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JenniferMcClureSpeaker

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The Greatest Story Ever Told, And What It Says About Leadership And Culture

I’m on a plane today, traveling to speak to Human Resources leaders at a conference about The Future of HR.

This is what I love to do, and I’m blessed to be able to have a career where my primary purpose is to encourage, equip, and inspire  business leaders of all kinds – not just HR – to embrace the future of work, and leverage their influence to create positive, lasting change.

I fully believe leaders have a tremendous opportunity to positively impact the lives of those that they lead and serve on a daily basis – not just through their actions, but also through establishing a culture where people can thrive, and use their gifts and talents in ways that move our businesses forward.

Company cultures are complex, multi-faceted, and ever evolving, but I’m a firm believer that you can learn a lot about a company’s culture, and their leadership, through the stories that employees tell. I agree with New York Times best-selling author, and marketing and customer service expert Jay Baer, when he says:

Everything great in marketing starts with great inside-out storytelling that values employees, because that is the hallmark of a strong organizational culture.

That’s why, when I came across this video today from the “HR Storytellers” series produced by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), I had to share it. It features my good friend and mentor Steve Browne, Executive Director of Human Resources at LaRosas, Inc., – a regional, family-owned pizzeria chain, and one of Cincinnati’s iconic and beloved brands.

I love this story.

I love that it’s representative of the leadership and culture at a company carrying the beliefs and actions of its iconic Founder into the future of work – and never losing sight of what makes their businesses unique and successful – their people, and their stories.

Your company’s stories can be a powerful tool in your recruiting and retention efforts, and they can radically affect employee engagement.

Please take 9 minutes to watch this video, and really listen to the story Steve tells. Then, think about your own company.

What stories can you tell?

Want to get more great stories from Steve, and learn how you can increase your effectiveness as a leader by focusing on the humans in your workplace? Get a copy of his first book HR on Purpose: Developing Deliberate People Passion. It’s available for order online through the SHRM Book Store. 

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11 Podcasts To Fuel Personal Growth and Leadership Development

I’m a voracious consumer of content in the areas that are of interest to me – specifically leadership, entrepreneurship, speaking and personal development.

Interestingly, I’m not a good book reader (fixing that is a goal for 2016). But I do buy lots of books. I just rarely read them.

So a couple of years ago, I decided to try podcasts as a way to continue learning, and to fill time that was normally spent listening to the same songs in my playlists or on the radio over and over again. Now, I listen to podcasts while driving, traveling, exercising, cleaning the house, fixing dinner, etc. Suffice it to say, I’m hooked on learning.

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