What do Gen Z employees really need to succeed—and how can today’s leaders support them? In this Leading Up episode, Stefani Okamoto, Director of Manager Excellence at ServiceNow, and Dr. David Yeager, Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, explore the power of human-centered leadership for the next generation. 🌱 Drawing from groundbreaking research and real-world management strategies, they reveal why motivation, meaning, and mentoring matter more than ever in today’s workplace—and how leaders can show up for younger workers without lowering the bar. Timestamps 00:00 – Meet Stefani Okamoto and Dr. David Yeager 01:00 – From research to practice: human-centered leadership 03:00 – Gen Z stereotypes vs. reality at work 05:00 – What motivates the adolescent brain in the workplace 07:00 – Why “lazy” isn’t the problem—context is 09:00 – How great managers personalize support 12:00 – Creating meaning and growth for early-career talent 14:00 – ...