#201 - You Only Have To Ask: Thriving With Gen Z with Anna Hislop

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐬, business advisor, senior global executive coach, and member of the Forbes Coaches Council, CEO/Founder of the Elite Leader Institute and host of the Líder de Elite Podcast had a live conversation with Anna Hislop, one of the leading Gen Z workplace engagement specialists. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 ◾ Gen Z, born between 1995 and 2010, values purpose-driven work and seeks alignment with a company’s mission.◾ Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential for Gen Z, as well as transparency in communication and leadership.◾ Personalized feedback, continuous development, and clear expectations are critical for engaging and motivating Gen Z.◾ Work-life balance and mental health are top priorities for Gen Z, with many feeling stress and burnout early in their careers.◾ Gen Z expects leaders who demonstrate trust, care, and support, preferring a collaborative leadership style.◾ They are highly innovative and challenge traditional ways of doing things, bringing fresh ideas to the workplace.◾ Technology and efficiency are expected, with Gen Z seeking tools that streamline processes and enhance productivity.◾ Transparent compensation and fairness in rewards are crucial to keeping Gen Z engaged and motivated.◾ Gen Z values continuous learning and development, thriving in environments that offer growth opportunities.◾ Their drive for change includes eliminating toxic behaviors, contributing to a more inclusive and respectful workplace culture. 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐩 is a Certified Professional Coach and Leadership Training & Development Facilitator. She brings experience and expertise to her clients, with a focus on supporting Emerging Leaders and Talents in becoming inspiring leaders. Her clients are based in EMEA, UK, and US, across sectors such as Media & Communication, Retail, Med Tech, and Healthcare. Before her career as a Professional Coach, Anna made significant contributions as a teacher and leader in Sweden's Private Education Sector. Anna has spent 15 years working with Generation Z during their formative years in higher education, gaining deep knowledge about this generation’s perspective, characteristics, and challenges. Drawing from her background in leadership, employee engagement, talent management, and cross-cultural collaboration, she empowers leaders to create environments where Gen Z employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully. https://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Only-Have-Ask-Anna-Hislop https://www.routledge.com/You-Only-Have-to-Ask-How-to-Realise-the-Full-Potential-of-Gen-Z-at-Work/Hislop-Lightfoot/p/book/9781032715353 #leadership #coaching #genz #podcast