Tim Elmore

The Future Begins with Z: Nine Strategies to Lead Generation Z as They Disrupt the Workplace by Tim Elmore is a helpful look at how to succesfully manage the newest portion of today's workforce.

Tim Elmore is a giant in the fields of leadership and managment. He takes the opportunity in this book to share not only strategies about how to best manage Gen Z, but the reasons behind why they are different from previous generations. He uses both personal experience and data from various studies show more to explore trends among Gen Z in the workforce.

I appreciated his insights. While I can't apply some of his strategies as I am in education and not business, his explanations (not excuses) about the "why" behind Gen Z's behavior will be helpful moving forward to understand my students better.

There were a few parts of the book that felt a bit repetitive, but I suppose that just helps drive the point home. Elmore shares these strategies not as someone sitting in an ivory tower, but as someone who has personally observed the benefit of them as he implements them in his company.

Even if one isn't in the position of managing those from Gen Z, anyone who has to work with them (or even just live with them!) will benefit from reading this book. show less

The author is addressing managers and HR; his premise is extrapolated from research, various surveys and articles published by reputable organizations, and his own interviews with Gen Z and Managers who’ve had experiences that demonstrate the author’s premise: People who were born after 1996 have lived with virtual relationships and “google reflex” all their lives: They “know” a lot of facts but many lack the social and emotional intelligence to communicate with confidence. They show more lack emotional depth and self-awareness. They have expectations that the social culture evolves around them. They may be crippled by inability to hold eye contact or conform to the work culture as it exists in Fortune 1,000 companies. In the midst of his observations and dialog with Gen Zers, Elmore is able to interpret these facts and the consequences for managers and those hiring staff, and share practical tips for how to work with these people. Helpful insights for the rest of us who have some contact with these people. Just don’t broad brush all of the conclusions to the entire generation. Completing high school, ability to complete a job application or create a resume, and college are pre-requisites to the group of people he is addressing as Gen-Z. Also, John Maxwell wrote the forward, but full disclosure: he’s also part of the John Maxwell Imprint, a “leadership-focused division of HarperCollins Publishing” who published the book. The author was mentored by Maxwell. show less

I received this book as an early review book. As a Gen X professional, I already work with Gen Z employees. Some of the tactics in this book I nodded along with, because I already follow the suggestions from the book. (Don't think MANAGE, think MENTOR). This is a well-written book offering a wealth of insightful and practical advice. I love it when information is broken down into bullet points and followed by the reasoning behind the topics. I recommend this book for anyone who serves in a show more supervisory capacity. show less

HABITUDES: Images That Form Leadership Habits and Attitudes

We all have influence on the people around us. When we learn to communicate well, we will see that influence makes a profound impact. This book is all about equipping you as a communicator to connect with the next generation. We live in the "information age", but not the "communication age". Our messages are often reduced to tweets,, texts and Facebook updates. More than a generation gap, there is a communication gap that exists show more today between:
- Parents and their children
- Employers and their staff
- Youth workers and their kids
- Teachers and their students
- Coaches and their teams

Habitudes furnishes images that represent a whole new way to learn timeless truths about leadership and communication. The Habitudes each teach a principle using the power of an image, a conversation and an experience. IN this book, you'll discover the truth of:
- Windows and Mirrors
- #3 Pencil
- House on Fire
- Find Your Mom... and more.

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Dr. Tim Elmore is the founder and president of Growing Leaders. He and his team are committed to developing the next generation of leaders who will positively influence their world. Tim has worked with students for more than 30 years, most of that time next to John C.Maxwell, best-selling leadership author. Learn more at www.GrowingLeaders.com show less