The Truth About Managing the Anxious Generation

They’re not lazy. They’re anxious and misunderstood.In this powerful episode, Jessamine Ringer breaks down what every leader needs to know about Gen Z and the future of work. From why this generation values purpose over prestige to how managers can bridge the gap through empathy, clarity, and coaching, Jessamine exposes what’s really happening between generations in the workplace.You’ll learn:Why Gen Z behave differently and what shaped themHow to manage with empathy without lowering standardsThe three things every young employee actually wantsHow to build confidence, resilience, and innovation in your teamIf you lead people or plan to, this conversation will change how you see the next decade of work.Subscribe and share to help others lead better.Chapters00:00:00 — Was HR Ever the Plan?00:01:22 — Falling in Love with Coaching00:02:57 — Why Early Careers Need Coaching Now00:04:37 — The Power of Knowing Your Values00:05:34 — How Managers Can Really Help00:06:45 — Understanding Gen Z’s Context00:08:30 — Growing Up Online: Anxiety & Screens00:09:47 — Why “We Just Got On With It” Doesn’t Work00:11:14 — Building Inter-Generational Intelligence00:13:36 — How Curiosity Builds Better Managers00:15:49 — Coaching Early Careers to Push Back00:18:06 — Clarity, Confidence & Communication00:19:52 — Purpose, Wellbeing & Money: The Real Priorities00:23:36 — The Truth About Money Anxiety00:25:42 — Why Gen Z Care About Wellbeing00:27:55 — How Exhausted Leaders Lose Impact00:31:01 — The Iceberg Model of Self-Awareness00:32:43 — Managers Aren’t Trained to Manage People00:35:03 — Coaching the Future Workforce00:37:06 — Advice to My Younger Self