Why the Next Generation Isn't Interested in Leadership | Tessa Kampen

Guest: Tessa Kampen - Team Engagement CatalystWhy are Gen Z and millennials avoiding leadership? In this conversation with Tessa, we unpack the future of leadership, bridging generations, and what new managers must do to create trust, mentorship, and lasting influence.Additional Links A New Kind of Diversity by Tim Elmore The 5 Levels of Leadership by John MaxwellHow the Right Frameworks Turn Fear into Confidence | Craig DenisonWhy don’t younger generations want to be leaders? The answer isn’t that they lack ambition,  it’s that they don’t want the kind of leadership they see modeled today. Long hours, toxic cultures, fear-driven managers, and positional power aren’t inspiring the next wave of leaders.We'll dive into generational leadership, mentorship, and the shift from positional power to true influence. You’ll hear why Gen Z and millennials are still deeply interested in leadership, but on their own terms.We’ll also talk about how senior leaders can mentor and share knowledge without fear of being replaced, and why leadership is a verb, not a title.By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn:Why younger generations are rethinking traditional leadership rolesHow to bridge the generational leadership gap through mentorship and trustWhy leadership is influence,  and how to make it a verb, not just a titleSEO OptimizationThis episode is packed with new manager tips, insight on team dynamics, and practical advice on how to build trust as a manager. We’ll also cover how to mentor across generations, how to prevent a toxic culture, and why leadership development for new managers requires more than positional power.This podcast for managers is here to help you:• Grow your leadership development • Navigate team management with confidence • Learn how to handle conflict at work • Apply real, practical leadership tipsIf this episode helped you:Share it with another managerLeave a 5-star reviewFollow along for more supportTake the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You LeadConnect:  Linked In | Instagram | Website