The way young people relate to work, does-it challenge my leadership?

They are here, in my team.

Barely twenty years old. Direct gaze, confident speech.

They talk about their dreams, justice, balance, healthy boundaries.

And me… I try to connect with their logic, to understand their language, to follow their tempo. I listen to them.

With admiration, yes, admittedly. But also with a slight dizziness.

Their boldness fascinates and unsettles me at the same time.

I find myself searching for my bearings. Trying to build a bridge between their certainties and my management reflexes. Not out of bad faith, but simply due to different perspectives. And different eras, too.

I don’t realize how much my reactions can discourage them, dampen the momentum of those I am precisely there to support, help grow, and guide.

And a question arises, brutal in its simplicity:

Does today’s youth unsettle me?

 

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Our training path Building trust is designed for managers wishing to effectively support their team members, including emerging talents.

By working on three key dimensions — credibility, connection, and clarity — you’ll learn to inspire trust and extend your trust to your young collaborators.

This creates a favorable environment for their development, autonomy, and engagement, enabling them to dare, go further, while avoiding stifling their natural energy.

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In our article Mea culpa of a parent towards the youth, generations Y and Z, we highlight six essential keys to better understand young generations’ relationship with work. Behind their sometimes-disconcerting behavior lies a deeply coherent worldview, driven by solid convictions. Discover them by following this link.

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