 If you think today’s youngest employees are disloyal, think again.
Gen Z isn’t walking away because they lack commitment. They’re leaving because too many workplaces aren’t giving them reasons to stay. Having grown up through recessions, layoffs, and constant disruption, Gen Z learned early that blind loyalty isn’t always rewarded. Instead, they value growth, transparency, flexibility, and leaders who genuinely invest in their success. So, when organizations complain about “job‑hopping,” they’re often missing the real issue: a leadership gap. Employees of every generation are more likely to stay when they feel valued, see opportunities to grow, and trust the people leading them. What Great Leaders Do Differently
Gen Z doesn’t have a loyalty problem. Leadership has a listening problem. The question isn’t why they’re leaving — it’s why they’d want to stay. How are you helping your younger employees feel valued? To join the conversation, click on "comments" below. Join our BreakThrough Communication® + membership experience: Transform learning into living.
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 Two questions that can change someone’s mind…
You’ve been there — trying to get someone to meet a deadline, save money, or make a healthy choice. The harder you push, the harder they resist. But what if the secret to motivation isn’t persuasion — it’s curiosity? A recent Inc. article reveals two deceptively simple questions that flip the script:
That second question is magic. It invites reflection instead of resistance. Suddenly, people start explaining their own reasons for taking action — and those self-generated reasons are far more powerful than anything you could say! This approach, called motivational interviewing, is used by coaches, counselors, and leaders to help people uncover their own drive for change. Try This:
Sometimes the best way to influence someone isn’t by pushing harder — it’s by helping them hear themselves. How do you try to motivate people to take actions when they are resistant? To join the conversation, click on "comments" below. Join our BreakThrough Communication® + membership experience: Transform learning into living. |
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