The Gen Z Advantage: Why This Generation Will Save Work

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We keep hearing that Gen Z is the problem.

They’re “entitled.” They “don’t want to work.” They “won’t stay.”

But what if the real story is the opposite?

What if The Gen Z Advantage is exactly what the workplace needs — not a challenge to overcome, but a blueprint to evolve?

The Gen Z Advantage: A Mirror for Modern Leadership

The Gen Z Advantage isn’t about age — it’s about awareness.

This generation grew up watching every system — political, corporate, educational — promise one thing and deliver another.

They’ve seen companies preach purpose while prioritizing profit.
They’ve watched leaders talk transparency while hiding behind dashboards.

So when they push back, ask for meaning, and expect clarity, it’s not rebellion.
It’s accountability.

They’re holding up a mirror and asking every leader a hard question:

“Are you really leading — or just managing the status quo?”

That’s not resistance. That’s refinement. That’s The Gen Z Advantage in action.

What The Gen Z Advantage Looks Like in Practice

In every keynote, classroom, and coaching session, one truth repeats itself:
Gen Z isn’t confused. They’re curious.

They’re asking the right questions:

  • “Who am I at work?”
  • “What matters most?”
  • “How do I build a life that means something?”

They’re not rejecting hard work — they’re rejecting hypocrisy.
And in doing so, they’re reminding us what leadership was always supposed to be.

Gen Z reveals what the next era of leadership demands:

  • Clarity over confusion
  • Coaching over command
  • Purpose over policy
  • Connection over compliance

They’re not asking for more. They’re asking for meaning.

AI Meets The Gen Z Advantage

AI is accelerating the change Gen Z has been asking for all along.

For them, technology isn’t threatening—it’s empowering.

They expect feedback, development, and opportunity to move at the same speed as their lives.

They don’t want a manager who monitors.
They want a coach who contextualizes — someone who uses data and insight to unlock human potential.

That’s where AI can be the unlock Gen Z desperately wants.

What Leaders Must Learn From Gen Z

Gen Z is forcing us to evolve — not because they’re impatient, but because they’re awake.
They’re showing us that the future of work depends on the fusion of humanity and technology.

Gen Z teaches us:

  • Coaching is the new management
  • Culture is the true performance system
  • Connection is the productivity multiplier
  • Human + AI is the winning formula

They’re not here to tear work down.

They’re here to rebuild it better — with empathy, purpose, and accountability at the center.

Gen Z Is the Future of Work

If you’ve been frustrated by Gen Z, pause.
That friction you feel? It’s growth.

This generation isn’t just disrupting the workplace — they’re diagnosing it.
They’re reminding us that leadership without clarity fails, and culture without connection collapses.

The Gen Z Advantage isn’t a trend.
It’s a transformation.
It’s the reset button we didn’t know we needed.

The question isn’t whether Gen Z is ready for work.
It’s whether we’re ready to lead them.

Want to turn The Gen Z Advantage into your organization’s biggest opportunity?

Book my new keynote — “Cracking the Gen Z Code: Coaching the Next Gen to Win with AI.”

You’ll learn how to:

  • Lead, develop, and retain Gen Z talent
  • Integrate AI to coach and scale performance
  • Build a high-trust, high-impact culture that thrives across generations

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Will You Answer the Call? Reclaiming Leadership in the Age of AI

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We’re living in an era of unprecedented potential.
AI is rewriting the way we work.

Gen Z is redefining what it means to be a leader.

And somewhere in between, too many of us have gone numb.

We scroll, react, automate, and optimize — but we’ve stopped leading.

Because leadership, at its core, isn’t about authority or algorithms.
It’s about responsibility.

The responsibility to show up.
To listen.
To believe in people before they believe in themselves.

And right now, that’s exactly what the next generation is asking for.

The Real Crisis Isn’t Laziness — It’s Lostness

You’ve heard the headlines: 

“Gen Z doesn’t want to work.”

“Millennials are entitled.”

But here’s the truth I see when I coach this generation up close:

They’re not lazy.
They’re looking.

They’re asking the big questions:

  • Who am I?
  • What really matters?
  • How do I build a life that means something? 

But they don’t have leaders giving real answers.

They’re not rejecting hard work; they’re rejecting hypocrisy.
They don’t want another manager who hides behind metrics.

They want:

  • Coaching
  • Connection
  • Growth over control

That’s not weakness. That’s evolution.

AI Won’t Save Us, But it Can Scale What Matters

AI is changing everything—how we communicate, collaborate, even think.

But the future belongs to those who do two things well:

  • Leverage technology, and
  • Stay deeply human

AI will:

  • Speed up insight
  • Personalize development
  • Automate the mundane
  • Scale what works across your org

But it won’t replace:

  • Courage
  • Empathy
  • Trust
  • Real leadership

If you lead — that’s your edge.

The tools have evolved.
The question is: have you?

Culture Is the System. Coaching Is the Operating Model.

The best companies won’t win with perks, policies, or ping pong.

They’ll win with purpose and performance.

Culture isn’t what’s painted on the walls.
It’s what’s tolerated in the halls.

And coaching? It’s not a “nice-to-have” anymore.
It’s the operating system for every team.

Because when people feel seen, heard, challenged, and supported, they don’t just perform better —
They become better.

And now, with AI + real-time insight, we can finally scale that operating model.

  • Every leader equipped.
  • Every employee supported.
  • Every team connected.

That’s not a dream. That’s the new standard.

This is the Call

If you’ve ever said:

“No one wants to work anymore.”
“They just don’t get it.”

Ask yourself:

When was the last time you showed them what leadership really looks like?

Not through a title.
Not through a lecture.
But through example.

The next generation doesn’t need another hero.
They need someone who actually shows up.
Someone who leads with courage and intelligence — human + AI.

They need you.

Will you answer the call?

Because if you don’t lead…
someone else — or something else — will.

Ready to Lead the Future?

Discover how my new keynotes, The Leader’s AI Playbook, Cracking the Gen Z Code, and The AI-Ready Culture Code can help you create the kind of leadership system the next generation deserves. Click here to get in touch!

What Leaders Miss About AI in the Workplace

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AI in the workplace isn’t just about efficiency. AI is the new operating system for leadership.

Yet most leaders are still treating it like a shiny productivity hack—a way to make tasks faster, cheaper, or easier. Some even see it as a chance to cut labor costs and sideline the human element.

That mindset misses the point entirely.

The real power of AI isn’t about replacing people. It’s about amplifying them—giving leaders the tools to coach better, align faster, and build cultures that scale.

What Leaders Get Wrong About AI

1. They See It Only as a Cost-Cutter
Yes, using AI in the workplace can automate routine work, but if your only use case is cutting costs, you’re missing its real value: amplifying human performance.

2. They Forget the “People” Side
AI is powerful, but without coaching, context, and culture, it just creates noise. The winners will be the leaders who combine AI insights with human connection.

3. They Wait Too Long
AI is moving at the speed of light. If you’re waiting for a “perfect plan” before experimenting, you’re already behind.

4. They Think Tools = Strategy
Buying software isn’t a strategy. Embedding AI into how you coach, collaborate, and align teams is.

What AI Can Actually Do for Leaders

When leaders utilize AI in the workplace effectively, they stop playing defense and start building superhuman teams.

Here’s what that looks like:

  • Real-Time Coaching: AI tools like Marlee can turn conversations into growth moments.
  • Clarity at Scale: AI can surface performance insights leaders would never have time to see on their own.
  • Better Collaboration: AI-powered platforms keep hybrid teams aligned across time zones and functions.
  • Culture as a System: AI helps measure and reinforce culture daily, not once a year at an offsite.

The Bottom Line: AI + People = The Workverse Unlock

AI isn’t replacing leaders, but leaders who don’t embrace AI will be replaced.

The best leaders understand that AI isn’t just a tool. It’s the operating system for modern leadership—the system that combines people, coaching, and technology to drive trust, speed, and performance.

Get this wrong, and you’ll keep losing your people.
Get it right, and you’ll unleash a generation of superhuman teams.

Want the no-BS playbook for success? Book me to speak on The Leader’s AI Playbook, and let’s get your leaders ready to coach, compete, and win in the AI-powered workplace.

Why Gen Z Employees Quit—and How Coaching Can Keep Them Engaged

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Let’s get one thing straight: Gen Z isn’t lazy, entitled, or uncommitted.

They’re the most coachable, tech-savvy, and purpose-driven workforce we’ve ever seen.

So why are so many leaders losing them?

Because Gen Z isn’t quitting work, they’re quitting their leadership.

And the cost is massive: turnover, disengagement, lost productivity, and churn that drains millions from organizations every year.

Here’s what’s really happening — and how coaching can keep Gen Z not only engaged, but thriving.

Why Gen Z Employees Quit

1. They Don’t See Purpose
Gen Z needs to know their work matters from day one. If leaders can’t connect daily tasks to the bigger impact, they lose interest fast.

2. They’re Starved for Feedback
Annual reviews? Hard pass. This generation grew up in a world of instant feedback. Waiting months to know how they’re doing feels like a remnant of an archaic playbook.

3. They Don’t Trust the System
Disconnected teams, outdated management styles, and cultures that talk values but don’t live them — Gen Z sees through it instantly.

4. They Don’t See Growth
If they can’t envision a clear path to develop skills, take on new challenges, and grow in their career, they’ll find a better opportunity elsewhere.

5. They Don’t Feel Safe to Speak Up
Psychological safety matters. If leaders shut down ideas or discourage candor, Gen Z will disengage — and eventually, exit.

How Coaching Keeps Gen Z Engaged

The fix isn’t more perks or empty slogans.

The fix is coaching.

When leaders act as coaches, they create trust, clarity, and growth — the exact things Gen Z is asking for.

Here’s how to do it:

  • Make Feedback Continuous
    Replace the annual review with real-time coaching conversations. Use AI to surface insights and turn them into growth moments.
  • Connect Work to Purpose
    Don’t just talk about mission — coach your people to see how their daily contributions make an impact.
  • Ask Better Questions
    “What matters most to you?”
    “How do you want to grow?”
    “What do you need from me?”
    These are the questions that turn bosses into coaches.
  • Build a Culture OS
    Architect culture as a system, not a vibe. Clarity, consistency, and collaboration need to be baked into daily workflows — not left to chance.
  • Leverage AI to Scale Coaching
    AI doesn’t replace leaders. It provides them with the data, insight, and tools needed to coach more effectively across a broader audience without burning out.

Crack the Gen Z Code

The leaders who win in the Workverse will be the ones who:
-Treat coaching as an essential operating system
-Use AI to amplify, not replace, human connection
-Build cultures that make performance and trust measurable

Do this, and you won’t just keep Gen Z engaged — you’ll unleash their full potential and build superhuman teams.

Want the no-BS playbook? Book me to speak on Cracking the Gen Z Code, and let’s get your leaders ready to coach, connect, and compete in the new workplace.

The Top 5 Mistakes Leaders Make With Gen Z—And How to Fix Them

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Gen Z is the most coachable, tech-savvy, purpose-driven workforce we’ve ever seen.
But most organizations are blowing it.

Why? Because they’re still leading with outdated playbooks designed for Boomers and Gen X.

The result?
👉 Disengagement
👉 Ghosting
👉 Quiet quitting
👉 Turnover that’s costing you millions

Here are the top 5 mistakes leaders make with Gen Z — and, more importantly, how to fix them.

1. Managing Instead of Coaching

Gen Z doesn’t want a boss. They want a coach.

The Fix: Train managers to lead with coaching behaviors: ask questions, give real-time feedback, and develop people instead of just directing them. A Coaching OS, powered by AI tools like Marlee or Gong, makes this scalable across teams.

2. Annual Reviews (a.k.a. Dead Weight)

Gen Z lives in a world of instant feedback. Waiting 12 months to hear how they’re doing? That feels like neglect.

The Fix: Replace annual reviews with continuous feedback loops. Use AI platforms to capture performance data in real time and feed it back as actionable insights.

3. Ignoring Purpose

    Gen Z isn’t just chasing a paycheck. They want to know their work matters and see those results play out in real time.

    The Fix: Connect daily tasks to the bigger mission. Leaders who coach Gen Z to see their impact create engagement and loyalty. No purpose = no retention.

    4. Underestimating Tech Fluency

    Leaders often assume Gen Z needs “hand-holding” with new tools. Wrong. They grew up digital. The problem isn’t their ability — it’s your systems.

    The Fix: Involve them in shaping how your organization uses AI, collaboration platforms, and new tech. Give them a voice, and they’ll help you innovate faster.

    5. Treating Culture Like a Perk

    Foosball tables and free lunches don’t build culture. Systems do.

    The Fix: Architect a Culture OS that prioritizes clarity, consistency, and collaboration. Embed values into workflows, not posters. When culture works as a system, performance follows.

    Gen Z Isn’t the Problem — They’re the Unlock

    The leaders who win in the Workverse will be the ones who:
    ✅ Coach, don’t manage
    ✅ Deliver real-time feedback
    ✅ Connect work to purpose
    ✅ Leverage Gen Z’s tech fluency
    ✅ Treat culture as a system

    Do this, and you don’t just keep Gen Z engaged — you build the next generation of superhuman teams.

    📆 Want the no-BS playbook? Book me to speak on Cracking the Gen Z Code, and let’s get your leaders ready to coach, connect, and compete in the AI-powered workplace.

    Gen Z Workers Aren’t the Problem—They’re the Unlock

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    If you’re leading a team right now, chances are you’ve heard it:

    “Gen Z doesn’t want to work.”

    “They’re too sensitive.”

    “They ghost. They don’t want feedback. They’re entitled.”

    Let’s stop right there.

    Because Gen Z isn’t the problem—they’re the most coachable, tech-savvy, and purpose-driven workforce we’ve ever seen.

    But most organizations haven’t adapted their leadership playbook to connect with them. And with AI accelerating the pace and pressure of work, the gap between generations is only widening.

    That’s why AI + coaching is the future of leadership—especially when it comes to unlocking Gen Z’s potential.

    Misunderstood and Mismatched

    Here’s what Gen Z wants in the workplace:
    • Real-time feedback (not once-a-year performance reviews)
    • Growth opportunities (not rigid job ladders)
    • Purpose and belonging (not just perks)
    • Leaders who coach and connect (not just manage)

    What they’re getting, too often, is the opposite.

    According to the Marlee Generational Impact Study (based on 400,000+ data points), Gen Z workers crave clarity, trust, and coaching more than any generation before them. But most organizations are still using outdated systems—built for Boomers and Gen X—to lead them.

    The result? Disengagement. Ghosting. High churn.

    Not because Gen Z doesn’t care—but because no one’s speaking their language.

    Coaching + AI: The Bridge to Gen Z Performance

    What makes Gen Z different isn’t a weakness—it’s a window into what the modern workforce needs. And when you layer in AI? You get the ability to meet them where they are, at scale.

    Here’s what that looks like:
    • AI-powered feedback tools (like Marlee, Gong, or Copilot) that deliver coaching in the flow of work
    • Personalized development paths based on real behavior and goals
    • Leadership systems that use tech to enhance—rather than replace—the human connection

    Gen Z doesn’t want to be managed.

    They want to be coached. Seen. Activated.

    And with the right tools, you can do that—without overloading your managers or reinventing your entire organization.

    The Opportunity: Coach the Next Gen to Win

    This isn’t about catering to Gen Z workers.

    It’s about recognizing that they’re already shaping the future of work—and building leadership systems that work for everyone.

    When leaders commit to a performance model built on AI + coaching, they gain:
    • Faster onboarding and ramp-up
    • Increased engagement and retention
    • A stronger leadership bench for the future

    And most importantly: a culture that can scale across generations.

    Ready to Unlock Gen Z in Your Organization?

    I’ve coached over 30,000 young professionals and deliver keynotes that break down exactly how to lead Gen Z workers in the AI-powered Workverse.

    Bring Cracking the Gen Z Code to your next event and give your team the tools to lead the next generation—with confidence, clarity, and impact.

    Don’t Get Left Behind: Why AI + Coaching Is the Future of Leadership

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    The future of work isn’t coming — it’s already here.

    AI is transforming how we hire, coach, and connect. Gen Z is changing who we’re hiring. And coaching? It’s no longer a perk reserved for top performers — it’s the operating system for success. If your organization isn’t actively integrating AI and coaching right now, you’re already falling behind.

    Why AI + Coaching Is the Future of Leadership comes down to one simple truth:

    The companies winning today aren’t just adopting new tools — they’re building better systems for performance, communication, and connection.

    What Happens If You Don’t Adapt?


    Let’s be honest: high-performing teams don’t happen by chance. They’re engineered through clarity, feedback, and connection — all of which can now be scaled using AI.

    Companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Salesforce are already leading the way.

    They’re using real-time data and AI-driven platforms to coach employees at scale, predict performance issues before they happen, and give their managers the tools they need to lead in today’s fast-paced environment.

    And they’re not alone. Forward-thinking startups and mid-size firms are using AI + coaching to improve retention, onboard faster, and develop more resilient teams.

    This isn’t innovation for innovation’s sake — it’s a competitive advantage.

    Why AI + Coaching Is the Future of Leadership

    What separates good leaders from great ones today isn’t charisma or authority — it’s adaptability.

    The ability to evolve, connect across generations, and coach with both precision and empathy.

    This is where the AI + coaching model comes in:
    • Platforms like Marlee help decode what actually drives performance — and deliver insights in real time.
    • Tools like Copilot, Gong, and Slack AI embed coaching and feedback directly into your team’s daily workflows.
    • And when you combine that with modern leadership frameworks? You create a Collaboration & Performance OS that actually scales.

    AI amplifies your managers. Coaching unlocks your people.

    Together, they build the foundation of the future-ready team.

    Build the System. Lead the Change.


    If you’re still relying on outdated feedback loops and gut-based decisions, it’s time to level up.

    AI + Coaching is the new playbook.

    The most successful organizations will be those that:
    • Embrace data and technology to lead with clarity
    • Equip their people to grow through personalized coaching
    • Build cultures where performance and purpose are aligned

    Ready to Lead Differently?

    My brand-new keynote series delivers bold, actionable strategies to help leaders and organizations thrive in an AI-powered world.

    If you’re planning your 2025 and 2026 events and want a high-impact, no-fluff speaker who can show your audience why AI + coaching is the future of leadership — and how to actually use it — let’s talk.

    I’ve Spent 10 Years Coaching Gen Z. Now I’m Rewriting the Future With Them.

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    This isn’t just a business update—this is a personal reinvention story.

    Like so many of you, COVID rocked my world.

    Speaking gigs vanished. Workshops paused. Connection felt like it got sucked into a Zoom void.

    I had to face the question we all did: what now?

    So I went back to the core—my purpose.

    And the truth is: I didn’t have all the answers.

    But I did have something powerful—a front-row seat to 30,000 conversations with Millennials and Gen Zs…

    And three Millennial and Gen Z kids of my own and their friends who never let me get away with BS.

    What I Learned from Coaching Gen Z, My Kids, and 10 Years of Listening

    What I heard—again and again—from clients at Lexus, Booz Allen, Qualcomm, and from my own students and children, and their friends—is this:

    “I want clarity.”
    “I want to be coached, not managed.”
    “Don’t treat me like a problem—show me how I can win.”
    “I want to be seen. And I want to belong.”

    This generation isn’t entitled.

    They’re exhausted from being misunderstood.

    They’re ready to grow—but they need leaders who meet them with precision, insight, and purpose.

    The Classroom Changed Me Too

    Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of teaching Strategy and Management at the College of Business Administration (COBA) at Cal State San Marcos.

    Let me tell you—my students flipped the script on what I thought “leadership” was.

    They taught me that strategy is worthless without action. That feedback is the most underused superpower in business. That real growth comes from vulnerability, trust, and execution—not perfection.

    Here’s what they said they needed most to thrive in the workplace:

    • Confidence to speak up
    • Strategic thinking that actually applies
    • Feedback skills
    • Influence without title
    • Emotional intelligence
    • Coaching skills
    • A growth mindset
    • Authenticity

    (Yes, we taught all that—and they used it the next day in interviews, internships, and jobs.)

    The System is Broken. It’s Time to Rebuild It.

    COVID exposed the cracks.

    Disconnection, burnout, lack of clarity—it’s still everywhere.

    Culture isn’t perks. Coaching isn’t a buzzword. Leadership isn’t a title.

    We need a new Performance Operating System for the future of work. One that blends coaching, AI, and human insight to unlock real results.

    So I made a big move…

    I Joined Marlee to Build the Workverse

    As of this summer, I’ve officially joined Marlee as Head of Performance Solutions.
    Marlee is not just another HR tool. It’s the Collaboration + Performance OS companies actually need—backed by 23 years of behavior data and used by 71% of the Fortune 500.

    With Marlee, we:

    • Diagnose what drives people
    • Deliver real-time, AI-powered coaching
    • Build cultures that actually scale
    • Turn feedback into performance, fast

    We’re making coaching scalable, culture measurable, and performance personal—without losing the human.

    I Wrote a New Book. I Rebuilt My Keynotes. I’m All In.

    You may know me from Chasing Relevance, my bestselling book on bridging the generational gap.

    But now? The stakes are higher.

    So I wrote a new one—Workverse: Gen Z’s Playbook to Thrive at Work. With AI. With Humans. With Purpose.

    I rewired my entire speaking and consulting business to match this moment. I created three powerhouse keynotes to deliver the leadership, culture, and Gen Z strategies your organization needs right now:

    • Cracking the Gen Z Code: Coaching the Next Gen to Win With AI
    • The Leader’s AI Playbook: Coaching, Competing, and Winning in the Future of Work
    • The AI-Ready Culture Code: How to Build a Future-Ready Team With AI & Gen Z

    And I’m walking the talk inside companies, campuses, and with leaders who want to grow differently.

    This Is an Invitation

    If you’re feeling like work is broken—me too.

    If you’ve had to reinvent yourself—me too.

    If you’re leading a team and struggling to connect—let’s fix that.

    This is not just my journey—it’s our journey.

    And I want to walk it with you.

    Tell me what your team needs and we’ll explore how AI + coaching can unlock your people, your culture, and your business.

    Let’s build the Workverse—together.

    AI Won’t Replace Your People Skills—It’ll Reveal Them

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    Let’s get something clear: AI isn’t going to replace your best people.

    However, it will reveal whether they’ve developed the skills that truly matter.

    In today’s workplace, strategic thinking, effective communication, and collaboration are the real power skills. And Gen Z—the most feedback-hungry, tech-native, and values-driven generation yet—is already showing us the way forward.

    At Marlee, they have coached and collected behavioral data from over 400,000 people across 159 countries—including 81,000+ Gen Z employees. Their findings?

    ·   Gen Z is 71% more curious than any previous generation

    ·   They’re 120% more detail-oriented

    ·   And they want real-time feedback more than any other generation

    But here’s the challenge: Most organizations still haven’t built the operating system that helps these young professionals—and their managers—thrive.

    We’ve seen the future of work. It’s powered by people and tech.
    And here’s how it works, step-by-step:

    🔥 The 5-Step OS for High Performance

    Step 1: Diagnose the Human System

    Don’t start with job titles. Start with what drives people.
    Behavioral data now gives us insight into how teams think, what they fear, and where they disconnect.

    At Marlee, they help teams assess motivation and readiness before performance problems show up. Want to understand why your top hire is underperforming? Check their motivation match. Diagnose before you prescribe.

    Step 2: Integrate AI into Culture

    AI isn’t just for backend ops. It’s your frontline partner in learning, development, and leadership.

    At a Fortune 500 enterprise, Marlee helped a global finance team move from disengagement to 10X engagement and performance growth in just 12 months. How? AI coaching was embedded into their workflow—not bolted on as an HR add-on.

    To scale culture, your people need to trust tech as part of how they grow, not just how they work.

    Step 3: Unlock Gen Z’s Potential

    Gen Z doesn’t want career ladders—they want real growth experiences.
    They want coaching, clarity, and purpose. On-demand.

    We’ve seen incredible transformation from Gen Z employees using Coach Marlee:

    ·   One 25-year-old sales rep said, “It’s like having a mirror that doesn’t judge—just helps me improve.”

    · A global bank utilized Marlee to identify entrepreneurial X-factors among 600 internal candidates, saving millions by selecting a founding team with zero startup experience—and succeeding.

    This is what happens when you build development around how Gen Z learns: fast, personal, digital-first.

    Step 4: Use Tech + Data to Coach Everyone

    Old coaching models aren’t scalable. Hiring $500/hour consultants for every team? Not possible.

    Marlee enables every employee to get daily, real-time coaching via AI and behavior-driven prompts. It helps:

    ·   Managers have better 1:1s

    ·   Teams resolve friction with data, not ego

    ·   New hires onboard 4x faster

    In fact, 90% of Fortune 100 companies now use Marlee. And in just 4–8 weeks, teams report up to 90% performance improvement.

    This isn’t the future. It’s working now.

    Step 5: Measure What Matters—Then Adapt

    You can’t grow what you don’t measure.

    Traditional engagement surveys take months. Marlee tracks progress weekly:

    ·   Burnout risk

    ·   Leadership gaps

    ·   Feedback effectiveness

    ·   Cultural trust

    The best leaders aren’t reactive. They’re responsive—because they’re data-informed.

    Here’s What AI Means for You

    If you’re a CEO, HR leader, or team builder, you have a choice:

    ·   Keep using outdated playbooks that don’t scale, or…

    ·   Embrace a new performance OS—where AI and coaching meet motivation, mindset, and momentum

    This is how we unlock human potential in the flow of work.

    This is how we win the future of work.

    People and tech integrated together.

    Let’s go.

    Dan Negroni
    Keynote Speaker | Gen Z Strategist | CEO Coach | Chief Evangelist, GetMarlee.com

    Cultivating a Positive Attitude at Work: Why It Matters More Than Ever for Gen Z

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    In today’s fast-paced workplace, being the fastest learner or the smartest in the room is often not enough. As Amazon CEO Andy Jassy points out, a positive attitude at work truly sets individuals apart. This advice goes beyond just being cheerful, however. It involves working well with teams, respecting deadlines, and maintaining a “can-do” mindset. But how does this advice resonate with Gen Z—especially as they face a work environment different from previous generations?

    A Positive Attitude: The Underestimated Skill for Success

    Jassy’s perspective highlights that success often stems from a mindset that fosters teamwork, reliability, and the ability to embrace new challenges. For Gen Z, however, this may feel like new territory. Groundbreaking research into Generation Z from an Australian company, Marlee, suggests that Gen Z employees naturally seek feedback and external insights, which can help them grow quickly when paired with the right attitude. However, they tend to value consistency and a sense of belonging rather than pursuing relentless goals like their Gen X or Baby Boomer managers. These priorities mean that Gen Z must find balance in being open to growth while building stability in their roles.

    Navigating Feedback and Fostering Belonging

    Jassy’s advice centers on essential qualities like teamwork, meeting commitments, and embracing challenges. This can be a strength for Gen Z, known for their affinity for feedback and continuous learning. Marlee’s insights suggest Gen Z’s inclination toward real-time feedback is a superpower that helps them adjust and improve. Yet, if overdone, a focus on external validation can sometimes clash with the expectation of self-driven attitude and resilience that Jassy advocates. To make the most of their positive attitude, Gen Zers can lean on feedback while learning to anchor their motivation from within, creating resilience alongside their natural enthusiasm for feedback.

    Embracing Big-Picture Thinking While Staying Grounded

    Jassy’s experience illustrates the power of seizing unexpected opportunities—something he did as a young professional at Amazon. For Gen Z, embracing big-picture thinking can be challenging, especially with their tendency to analyze details meticulously before acting. By adopting Jassy’s mindset of stepping into challenges with a positive attitude, even when uncertainties exist, Gen Z professionals can develop their confidence in tackling the unknown—a critical skill as they rise into leadership roles.

    Building Stronger Workplace Relationships

    Jassy emphasizes that a positive attitude fosters valuable workplace relationships. For Gen Z, belonging and mentorship are essential. They’re motivated by connection rather than authority and respond best to leaders who prioritize support and inclusivity. To leverage Jassy’s advice, Gen Z professionals should seek mentors who embody the qualities they admire, not just those in higher positions. This approach creates a more genuine connection, enhancing workplace satisfaction and enabling Gen Z to cultivate essential leadership skills organically.

    Creating a Culture of Stability and Growth

    Gen Z values stability, especially in a workplace filled with constant change. Marlee’s research suggests that a stable environment is crucial for Gen Z to feel safe and open to different perspectives. Jassy’s emphasis on attitude aligns with this, as a positive outlook can help young professionals adapt to change without feeling overwhelmed. Companies that support Gen Z through routines, mentorship, and steady feedback create a foundation for these employees to take risks confidently, ultimately contributing to a positive workplace atmosphere.

    Looking Forward: How Gen Z Can Rise to the Challenge

    As Gen Z grows into future leaders, a positive attitude will be a cornerstone of their success. By taking Jassy’s advice to heart, they can balance their strengths in feedback and big-picture thinking with a resilient mindset that embraces challenges. Gen Z’s approach to work can thrive when coupled with Jassy’s timeless advice, leading to a generation that builds inclusive, innovative, and adaptable workplaces for the future. Want to unlock even more insights into the Gen Z members of your team or company? Click here to try Marlee! Powered by AI and decades of research into human behavior, Marlee is changing how generations connect in the workplace and combine their superpowers for organizational success.