# @udemy on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=w-QuwDJXPHE
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72077776-udemy-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2024-02-21T10:00:46.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Udemy (@udemy) — https://gondola.cc/udemy

## Caption

What happens when Gen Z prefers TikTok over email—and your boss still wants a phone call? In this episode of the Leading Up podcast, renowned social psychologist Dr. Jean Twenge breaks down the technological preferences that define each generation—and how they show up at work. 🧠

From asynchronous communication to the rise of pessimism, this is a must-listen for managers leading multigenerational teams. Learn how to bridge generational gaps, reframe expectations, and lead with empathy.

Timestamps
00:00 – Intro to Jean Twenge & her work on generational differences
01:00 – The evolution of tech preferences from Boomers to Gen Z
02:00 – Why generational myths persist (and how data debunks them)
03:30 – How technology—not events—shapes behavior across generations
05:00 – From slow life strategy to changing views on independence
07:00 – Individualism vs. collectivism over time
09:00 – Speech, freedom, and the new boundaries in the workplace
11:00 – Why Gen Z prefers asynchronous communication
13:00 – Are managers adapting fast enough?
15:00 – Building empathy across generations
17:00 – How Zoom builds more trust than texting
18:00 – Emotional health trends between Millennials and Gen Z
20:00 – Pessimism, quiet quitting & the external locus of control
23:00 – Redesigning promotions for modern expectations
25:00 – Advice for Gen Z entering the workforce
26:00 – What great managers do to balance support & autonomy
27:00 – How technology can help—or hurt—human connection
28:00 – What Jean is researching next: phones in schools & teen mental health

🔗 Resources
📌 Featured in this video: Season 5, Episode 7 — “To Reach Workers of Different Generations, Understand Their Technological Preferences”
Explore more episodes of the Leading Up podcast:
https://business.udemy.com/resources/leading-up-podcast/
📘 Learn more about Udemy Business: https://bit.ly/udemy-business-podcast
📚 Explore Leadership Courses: https://www.udemy.com/topic/leadership-and-management/

💬 Are you a leader managing multiple generations? What resonates—or frustrates—you most? Drop a comment and let us know.

#JeanTwenge #GenerationalDifferences #TechAtWork #GenZ #LeadingUpPodcast #WorkplaceCommunication #UdemyBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment

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udemybusiness, leadershipdevelopment, genz, leadinguppodcast, workplacecommunication, techatwork, generationaldifferences, jeantwenge

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