#GenZ

Generation Z has grown up seeing various models and practices of leadership, but they are now in professional, political, and organizational roles of leadership themselves. How does Generation Z view leadership? What is most effective in leading Generation Z? Caleb Gipple joins to discuss what he has found in studying leadership among his Gen Z peers. 

How can companies and organizations catch the eye of Generation Z? Marketing to Gen Z consumers requires much more than a flashy campaign. Ava McDonald, CEO of Zfluence, joins the conversation to discuss what matters most in marketing to Generation Z. 

Every generation has its trends they've ushered into popular culture. So what is cool and on-trend with Generation Z? Madison Semarjian, the Gen Z entrepreneur and founder of The Mada App, an app focused on finding the styles that make you your most confident self.  

Many in Generation Z are on the hunt for jobs and are taking steps towards their career. This episode features Dr. Monica Fochtman, owner and founder of Sheldrake Consulting, a career coaching and consulting company. Monica shares career development insights to help those in Generation Z preparing for jobs and those who want to recruit and retain Gen Z employees. 

Money and finance have been top concerns since we first started studying Generation Z in 2014. This episode features Anna Kubiak, a finance professional and member of Generation Z, to discuss money concerns and financial practices. 

The media and entertainment industry is no longer about consumption--Users and consumers play a role in shaping content and use platforms as a form of expression. Generation Z is at the forefront of the evolving media industry. Marisa Chib joins this episode to discuss media, entertainment, and personal expression. 

More than just going green or celebrating Earth Day, Generation Z has been rallying around the environmental movement for years. This episode features a conversation with a Gen Z youth climate activist, Kevin J. Patel, who works to ensure environmental work is infused with climate justice. 

The co-executive directors of Coalition Z join for a conversation about Generation Z voting and political perspectives. We discuss the social issues that are important to Generation Z along with what Generation Z is looking for in elected leaders and politicians. And they provide insight on how to effectively engage Generation Z and encourage political participation. 

Season 3 kicks off with a conversation with Dr. Corey Seemiller about Generation Z and voting and politics. We discuss findings from our most recent study on Generation Z's viewpoints on voting, perspectives on politics and ways older generations can help engage Generation Z in voting and civic discussions. 

The final episode of a three-part series covering the experiences of Generation Z during the COVID-19 pandemic features three young Gen Zers. Currently in elementary and junior high, these Generation Z students share about how life and school have drastically changed. 

This episode is Part 2 of a three-part series covering the experiences of Generation Z during the COVID-19 pandemic. Part 2 features three high school students (Madison, Luke, and Alexsia) who share about how life and school have changed since the pandemic began and their hopes and worries for the future. 

This episode kicks off a three-part series covering the experiences of Generation Z during the COVID-19 pandemic. Part 1 features three college students (Jenna Montes from Indiana University, Austin Grashoff from Louisiana State University, and Keenan Pasztor from Chapman University) who share how their lives have been impacted by the pandemic, what they are most worried about, and what they are g...

Still not convinced Generation Z is a force to be reckoned with? This episode might change your mind. In the Season 2 finale, Ziad Ahmed shares about the potential and power of Generation Z. 

Music is a powerful thing that brings people together, creates conversation, and allows listeners to have a soundtrack to their lives. This episode features Karli Farrell, who shares about the Generation Z listening experience, what music is trending with Gen Z listeners, and what matters to Generation Z listeners. 

Is Gen Z going to church? What about staying spiritual? This episode features Scofield Foster and Catherine Stretar of the Grace Church in South Carolina, who share how they engage Generation Z teens in their ministry and faith programs. 

Growing up as a member of Generation Z means growing up a world vastly different than previous generations. Benjamin Laufer joins me to discuss what is shaping Generation Z and how society is influencing their cohort culture. 

The media paints Generation Z as the most anxious and depressed generation to date. But are they really? This episode features Cassanora Lampley, who has supported Generation Z's mental health in a variety of environments. She shares insights on the mental health trends among members of Generation Z and how those who work with Generation Z can best support their mental health and personal wellbein...

From the classroom to conferences and staff development and training sessions, Generation Z learners are everywhere. This episode explores ways to engage Generation Z in learning environments. Dr. Jim Downey shares some strategies he has used to create a course experience that is in tune with Generation Z's learning preferences. 

In this episode, Avery Wagar joins me to discuss the next frontier of technology: Virtual reality. We discuss what virtual reality is, augmented and extended reality, and his learning experiences that have been integrated with virtual reality technology.

Generation Z experiences many aspects of life online and through social media. How they lead and who they look to as leaders are also influence by digital spaces. Dr. Josie Ahlquist joins me for a conversation about digital leadership. We explore what exactly is digital leadership, how to create an authentic online presence, how to navigate conflict online, and ways to practice digital wellness. 

Generation Z is ready to make the world a better place. Aware of social issues and with the technology to confront them, Gen Z isn’t waiting for permission to engage in advocacy and activism. This episode features an interview with Nadya Okamoto, founder of period.org. Nadya started her first non-profit at age 16 and remains a powerful voice and advocate for women’s rights and gender equality. Nad...

#GenZ is back! Season 2 kicks off with a focus on communicating and connecting with Generation Z. Andrew Roth, of Gen Z Designs, shares his insights on how to best communicate and engage Generation Z. From in-person to FaceTime and texting to TikTok, we discuss Generation Z’s preferences in communication, as well as growing trends in effective engagement for Gen Z.

And that’s a wrap on Season 1! In this episode, Dustin Ramsdell of The Higher Ed Geek Podcast helps me reflect on season 1 of #GenZ. We talk about what I love about Generation Z, what I’ve learned about podcasting and life, what surprised me most, what I would have done differently, and what I’m looking forward to for season 2.

In this episode, Dr. Corey Seemiller and I reflect on our newest book Generation Z: A Century in the making. We discuss what the book is about, who should be reading it, our writing processes, and what we are excited about.  You can get your copy from Amazon or Routledge.com. 

In the second part of the series on Microgenerations, I spend some time chatting with three Little Zs, some of the youngest members in the Generation Z cohort.  To learn about the differences between the very oldest and very youngest in the Generation Z cohort, we chat about similar topics as I did with the Big Zs, including technology, communication, what we want to be when we grow up, what we do...