EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 1H 10M
Ep 3 | Leading Gen Z Employees with Dr. Tim Elmore
from The Current with Jayson French · host Jayson French
In this insightful interview, Dr. Tim Elmore shares his extensive research on Gen Z, leadership, and how to effectively mentor and lead the next generation. Discover practical strategies, leadership myths, and inspiring stories that will transform your approach to developing young leaders. Five Takeaways Leaders are teachable. We never arrive and sometimes we need a little sandpaper on our leadership style. Connect before you correct. Relationships drive leading Gen Z. 26 is the new 18. Become your own best friend. Be kind to yourself. You need it more than you know. Do young leaders want to stick around? Ask them what they want to learn. Sign up to stay connected and be entered into a chance to win the latest giveaway at ciy.com/thecurrent. Connect with Dr. Tim Elmore on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, or at timelmore.com Connect with Jayson French on Instagram, LinkedIn, or at ciy.com/jayson-french. The Current is a Christ In Youth podcast, created to help leaders do Kingdom Work. Learn more about CIY at ciy.com. Executive produced by Eric Epperson, co-produced by Lauren Bryan and Joseph Jackson. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Conversation 04:53 Meet Dr. Tim Elmore: Leadership Development Expert 10:56 Understanding Gen Z: Challenges and Opportunities 12:25 The Peter Pan Paradox: Authority vs. Maturity 20:36 Work-Life Balance: Gen Z's Perspective 23:52 Career Aspirations of Gen Z: Gigs vs. Calling 27:47 Shifting Leadership Paradigms 30:00 Navigating Failure and Growth 34:15 Retaining Gen Z Talent 36:10 Onboarding and Mentorship Strategies 43:00 Preparing for Leadership Succession 52:00 Understanding and Empowering Gen Z 57:00 Personal Insights and Future Aspirations 1:01:12 Closing Discussion and Challenge RESOURCES Growing Leaders - https://www.growingleaders.com The Future Begins with Z (Book) - https://a.co/d/02JTTp2v KEYWORDS Gen Z, leadership, mentoring, leadership development, future of work, generational differences, leadership myths, organizational success
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In this insightful interview, Dr. Tim Elmore shares his extensive research on Gen Z, leadership, and how to effectively mentor and lead the next generation. Discover practical strategies, leadership myths, and inspiring stories that will transform your approach to developing young leaders. Five Takeaways Leaders are teachable. We never arrive and sometimes we need a little sandpaper on our leadership style. Connect before you correct. Relationships drive leading Gen Z. 26 is the new 18. Become your own best friend. Be kind to yourself. You need it more than you know. Do young leaders want to stick around? Ask them what they want to learn. Sign up to stay connected and be entered into a chance to win the latest giveaway at ciy.com/thecurrent. Connect with Dr. Tim Elmore on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, or at timelmore.com Connect with Jayson French on Instagram, LinkedIn, or at ciy.com/jayson-french. The Current is a Christ In Youth podcast, created to help leaders do Kingdom Work. Learn more about CIY at ciy.com. Executive produced by Eric Epperson, co-produced by Lauren Bryan and Joseph Jackson. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Conversation 04:53 Meet Dr. Tim Elmore: Leadership Development Expert 10:56 Understanding Gen Z: Challenges and Opportunities 12:25 The Peter Pan Paradox: Authority vs. Maturity 20:36 Work-Life Balance: Gen Z's Perspective 23:52 Career Aspirations of Gen Z: Gigs vs. Calling 27:47 Shifting Leadership Paradigms 30:00 Navigating Failure and Growth 34:15 Retaining Gen Z Talent 36:10 Onboarding and Mentorship Strategies 43:00 Preparing for Leadership Succession 52:00 Understanding and Empowering Gen Z 57:00 Personal Insights and Future Aspirations 1:01:12 Closing Discussion and Challenge RESOURCES Growing Leaders - https://www.growingleaders.com The Future Begins with Z (Book) - https://a.co/d/02JTTp2v KEYWORDS Gen Z, leadership, mentoring, leadership development, future of work, generational differences, leadership myths, organizational success
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