7 Must-Reads if You're Leading Gen Z

Our library is full of books, podcasts, PDFs, and content of all sorts that have shaped us. Here are seven reads for your book case if you are interested in the development of Generation Z. Let us know what we should check out, too!

GENERATION Z UNFILTERED
by Dr Tim Elmore & Andrew McPeak
This is a great reference tool that we keep within a short reach. It’s NUMBER ONE on our list and is a deep dive into the unique characteristics, challenges, and strengths of Generation Z—those born between 1995 and 2010. If you want to be serious about having Gen Z on your team this book is a must.

THE DEFINING DECADE
by Meg Jay
She’s a clinical psychologist and this book is good for managers and Gen Z alike. Our biggest takeaway here is that the notion that “30 is the new 20” is a farse. We like that.

THE ANXIOUS GENERATION
by Jonathan Haidt
This is one author’s take as to why mental health crisis has risen so quickly among this generation.

FIVE CRITICAL COMPETENCIES YOUR NEXT HIRE MUST HAVE
by Lp
Our favorite five competencies out of the 20 that we coach. It’s a look at Initiative, Work Ethic, Teachability, Self-Awareness & Failing Forward.

LEADERSHIP FREAK
by Dan Rockwell
This is not a book, but we get goodness from Dan every day. Dan is a master at cranking out helpful coaching tidbits that we all use daily. His coaching help is simple and excellent.

WHO’S THE NEXT YOU? A CALL FOR 1,000 CHURCHES TO LAUNCH A RESIDENCY
by Lp
Coming in April of 2025. This is a deep dive into the seven must-have ingredients for leadership development among young twenty-somethings and a road map to get there. Yes this is Dave publicly admitting this is happening.

ARCHRIVAL.
An agency website that also has a monthly email.
This website is golden and is a peak into all things culture of Gen Z and Alpha. Go there and sign up. Their emails come out about monthly and are a must-read.

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