Leadership Mindset in the Modern Generation

Abstract

The emergence of Generation Z membersin the workplace is unsettling the leader’s mindset as a result of their complexities which has generated varied opinions whether their advent in the world of work presented opportunities or challenges and capable of changing dynamics of work environment and leadership styles. Building on prior theories of leadership and research focusing on the influence of Generation Z complexities on the leadership mindset, the study adopted the use of qualitative method using questionnaire presented to Gen Z members and groups of Managers, Head of HR, General Managers, Directors, Chief Executives, Management Consultants, etc. to find out the degree of influence on the leadership mindset. The survey was conducted using Google form where 75 respondents involving 47 in the categories of Managers to Chief Executives and 28 Gen Z members participated. Findings showed that there is significant influence of Gen Z behavioral attitudes on leadership styles. Also, the statistics revealed that the emergence of Gen Z had created a paradigm shift in the work model and also came with complexities and opportunities hence leaders would be required to transform their mindset to meet the complexities, challenges and the opportunities while exhibiting proactive tendencies to embrace the complexities. It is therefore recommended that leadership must recognize and accept reality through self-consciousness and open mindedness