http://www.thecultureworks.com
Books by Adrian Gostick:
The Carrot Principle
All In
Leading With Gratitude
Anxiety At Work
As business owners and leaders, we are faced with many daily challenges when it comes to developing talented employees. One of the most unspoken issues that can compromise a company’s core values and culture is anxiety in the workplace.
There has also been a noticeable shift in the work-place values of Millennials and Generation Z when compared to older generations. In today’s episode, Co-Host TJ Hock and best selling leadership author Adrian Gostick discuss how to recognize and manage this value change while enhancing employee engagement, leading high-performance teams and getting stuff done!
About Adrian Gostick:
Adrian is the author of bestselling books on employee engagement and corporate culture as well as a sought-after keynote speaker and executive coach. “The Carrot Principle” and “All In” have been New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers–called a “must read for modern-day managers” by CNN. “Leading with Gratitude” was released by Harper Business in 2020 and “Anxiety at Work” in May 2021. In 2022, Adrian Gostick was ranked #4 on the list of the Top 30 Global Gurus in Leadership and #4 in Organizational Culture.
Adrian’s books have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold more than 1.6 million copies around the world. As a leadership expert, he has appeared on NBC’s Today Show and CNN. Adrian has also been featured in The Economist, Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal and Fortune. He is the founder of The Culture Works, a global training company focused on employee engagement, and an executive coach and member of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches.
0:00 – Start
1:47 – What is Anxiety?
3:05 – Why is anxiety at work so prevalent?
5:34 – How do you adjust to the work ethic of young people
9:16 – Remaining a manager without being ‘friends’
11:42 – Creating healthy debate with different generations
13:25 – Why did you write ‘Anxiety At Work?’
15:52 – Does remote work increase anxiety? The new ‘hybrid work?’
18:23 – Assumptions are made more when we work remotely
20:42 – Suggestions for leaders
Key Takeaways:
Half of Millennials and 70% of Gen Z have left work for anxiety issues
Anxiety has always existed, the younger generation is more comfortable talking about it
Leaders need to change their thought process when managing a younger generation
Entry level jobs are now referred to as ‘dead end’ jobs
Loyalty is an important factor for younger generations in the workplace
Using ‘I noticed’ while mentoring is a great way to convey that you care
Remote and in-person company meetings should be purposeful and intentional
Impact on mental health due to the pandemic
90% of leaders avoid having tough conversations with their staff
Reducing uncertainty for employees results in longer retention
