"Millennials and Gen Z are poised to rise in the ranks, however much of the business canon and available literature offers advice from an irrelevant world-a world before hybrid offices, social media, and kiss cams at Coldplay concerts. Leaders are navigating digital and IRL (in real life) challenges where the older generations' leadership styles are incongruous with the current moment's needs."
"In her formative experience leading Run for Something as a 27-year-old, Litman was frequently the youngest person in the room. The business books she turned to did not teach how to assert authority in these situations, let alone how to craft her social media presence in harmony with her leadership style, or how to balance burnout while role-modeling a culture of balance (that still pursues profit)."
America faces a generational leadership transition as baby boomers cede powerful roles to Millennials and Gen Z over the next five years. Traditional business advice often reflects a pre-digital era and does not address hybrid offices, social media presence, or contemporary workplace expectations. Younger leaders frequently confront being the youngest person in the room and must assert authority while remaining authentic. Practical challenges include navigating maternity leave, designing and protecting four-day workweeks, balancing burnout while modeling healthy cultures, and aligning professional appearance with personal identity. Over 100 interviews with emerging leaders emphasize adaptive, values-driven leadership for both digital and in-person contexts.
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