Gen Z @ Work

Insights from a Gen Z Employee: Taylor Smith on Meaningful Mentorships & Difficult Conversations

March 12, 2024 Luke Goetting Season 1 Episode 7
Insights from a Gen Z Employee: Taylor Smith on Meaningful Mentorships & Difficult Conversations
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Gen Z @ Work
Insights from a Gen Z Employee: Taylor Smith on Meaningful Mentorships & Difficult Conversations
Mar 12, 2024 Season 1 Episode 7
Luke Goetting

Bridging the generational gap is crucial in today's workforce, especially when it comes to mentorship and communication. This episode dives into the unique needs of Gen Z and how effective mentorship can foster career growth.

Join host Luke Goetting, a Future of Work expert, as he explores the intricacies of pressing Gen Z topics with Taylor Smith, content developer for Meetings Today and author of "The Z: Planning for the Industry's Next Generation".

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mentorship Imperative: Discover why mentorship is essential for Gen Z navigating the complexities of the modern workplace.

  • Finding the Right Fit: Explore practical strategies for Gen Z to identify and connect with valuable mentors.

  • Communication Styles: Bridging the Gap: Uncover how mentors can adapt their communication to effectively engage with Gen Z, emphasizing the importance of frequent feedback and open dialogue.

  • Guiding Through Difficult Conversations: Learn how mentors can provide constructive criticism in a way that is encouraging and solution-oriented, addressing Gen Z's potential sensitivity to feedback.

This episode is a must-listen for:

  • Mentors seeking to effectively guide and support Gen Z professionals.
  • Gen Z individuals looking to build strong mentor relationships for career development.
  • HR professionals interested in fostering a culture of mentorship within their organizations.

Tune in and discover how to build strong, effective mentor-mentee relationships in the modern workplace!

Connect with Taylor here:

Taylor Smith
Content Developer, Destinations & Features at Meetings Today | Writer of Meetings Today's "The Z: Planning for the Industry's Next Generation"
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taywrites/
Email: taylor.smith@meetingstoday.com


Ready to supercharge your workforce?

Luke Goetting's keynotes & workshops empower organizations to thrive with Gen Z!
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Speaker Site and Connect with him on Linktree 🌱

Show Notes

Bridging the generational gap is crucial in today's workforce, especially when it comes to mentorship and communication. This episode dives into the unique needs of Gen Z and how effective mentorship can foster career growth.

Join host Luke Goetting, a Future of Work expert, as he explores the intricacies of pressing Gen Z topics with Taylor Smith, content developer for Meetings Today and author of "The Z: Planning for the Industry's Next Generation".

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mentorship Imperative: Discover why mentorship is essential for Gen Z navigating the complexities of the modern workplace.

  • Finding the Right Fit: Explore practical strategies for Gen Z to identify and connect with valuable mentors.

  • Communication Styles: Bridging the Gap: Uncover how mentors can adapt their communication to effectively engage with Gen Z, emphasizing the importance of frequent feedback and open dialogue.

  • Guiding Through Difficult Conversations: Learn how mentors can provide constructive criticism in a way that is encouraging and solution-oriented, addressing Gen Z's potential sensitivity to feedback.

This episode is a must-listen for:

  • Mentors seeking to effectively guide and support Gen Z professionals.
  • Gen Z individuals looking to build strong mentor relationships for career development.
  • HR professionals interested in fostering a culture of mentorship within their organizations.

Tune in and discover how to build strong, effective mentor-mentee relationships in the modern workplace!

Connect with Taylor here:

Taylor Smith
Content Developer, Destinations & Features at Meetings Today | Writer of Meetings Today's "The Z: Planning for the Industry's Next Generation"
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taywrites/
Email: taylor.smith@meetingstoday.com


Ready to supercharge your workforce?

Luke Goetting's keynotes & workshops empower organizations to thrive with Gen Z!
🚀

Check out his
Speaker Site and Connect with him on Linktree 🌱