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What Jean Twenge Says We're Getting Wrong About Gen Z
Fresh off Oprah's podcast, Amanda Schneider continues the conversation with one of the world's most cited and influential generational researchers, Dr. Jean Twenge, whose work has shaped how leaders understand Millennials, Gen Z, technology, mental health, and cultural change. Her newest book draws from more than 42 million data points, making it one of the most comprehensive studies of generational differences to date.
After joining Oprah's discussion as an audience expert, Amanda realized there was an entire workplace conversation left on the table. Together, she and Jean go deeper into the workplace tensions leaders everywhere are trying to navigate right now: burnout and resilience, loyalty and turnover, communication and professionalism, feedback and coaching, and whether Gen Z is truly prepared for a rapidly changing, AI-powered workplace. If work feels different today, this conversation helps explain why and what leaders may need to rethink next
In this episode:
- What the research really says about Gen Z's approach to work
- The connection between mental health, technology, and workplace expectations
- Why mentorship, communication, and flexibility matter more than ever
- Practical ways leaders can bridge generational gaps and build stronger teams
- Jean's advice for raising kids in a high-tech world
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