I love Gen Z! Most were raised by Gen X and show the same kind of traits we have. Great book on this is X Saves the World by Jeff Gordinier. He wrote this with his Gen Z son and it is an eye opening look at how we turned the culture and how Gen Z is continuing that push.
I love the recent focus on emotional intelligence and this was another solid essay. It is useful to have different versions of something so complex to ponder.
I would offer that learning to “tame” your emotions could also be looked at firstly as learning to “name” your emotions, a technique therapists use. To me it is really self-awareness. Once you name them you can develop skills to tame them through self-management.
Emotional intelligence and developing your own personal strengths into talents is a passion of mine. Gallup builds an excellent framework with StrengthsFinders as well as their Strengths based leadership tools. It all ties together And begins with self-awareness.
Bill, I normally love your articles, but this one has me wondering if you pulled an all-nighter to write it. There are LOTS of missing words in it, or sudden shifts, such as in this sentence where you're talking about the article from Yale: "and author of , about what Generation Z should learn about emotional intelligence."
What was supposed to be before the comma? I have no clue. Do you?
And then you get to the paragraph that begins with "Data isn't always an instruction manual." The sentences that follow that intro are either consistently missing the word "or," unless it's meant to have a / between the two options for the emotion.
You're better than this, Bill. Maybe get some sleep and try it again?
As a proofreader, I could say something but none of us is perfect and I followed the article easy enough. I don’t have a problem with people expressing emotion as long as it is appropriate for the situation.
I sure Trump is not on charge of decorating his new ballroom. Makes me wonder where they had balls in the past.
And it’s kinda funny that King Tut’s tomb lasted centuries just fine before being discovered, but 100 after being discovered, it’s starting to fail. Pretty sure there is a lesson there somewhere.
"Almost nine in 10 Gen-Z workers say work-life balance and mental health are “very important” to them at work — ranking higher than advancement."
I understand why 9 of 10 are unemployed.
Pressure makes diamonds. If you aren't "uncomfortable" then you are doing it wrong. That's why they tell you to "get out of your comfort zone" to succeed.
Regarding the article's topic, your insights on Gen Z and emotional intelligence are spot on. I’m curious, how do you see the practical application of 'working with emotions, not for them' when dealing with the high stress Gallup reseach mentions? It's a key distincion.
Bill, you need a proofreader. The "A Superpower" section, at times, reads like bad AI writing. Otherwise, I like the article.
I love Gen Z! Most were raised by Gen X and show the same kind of traits we have. Great book on this is X Saves the World by Jeff Gordinier. He wrote this with his Gen Z son and it is an eye opening look at how we turned the culture and how Gen Z is continuing that push.
I love the recent focus on emotional intelligence and this was another solid essay. It is useful to have different versions of something so complex to ponder.
I would offer that learning to “tame” your emotions could also be looked at firstly as learning to “name” your emotions, a technique therapists use. To me it is really self-awareness. Once you name them you can develop skills to tame them through self-management.
Emotional intelligence and developing your own personal strengths into talents is a passion of mine. Gallup builds an excellent framework with StrengthsFinders as well as their Strengths based leadership tools. It all ties together And begins with self-awareness.
I agree. Self-awareness is the most important, and probably most deeply hidden, super-power.
Bill, I normally love your articles, but this one has me wondering if you pulled an all-nighter to write it. There are LOTS of missing words in it, or sudden shifts, such as in this sentence where you're talking about the article from Yale: "and author of , about what Generation Z should learn about emotional intelligence."
What was supposed to be before the comma? I have no clue. Do you?
And then you get to the paragraph that begins with "Data isn't always an instruction manual." The sentences that follow that intro are either consistently missing the word "or," unless it's meant to have a / between the two options for the emotion.
You're better than this, Bill. Maybe get some sleep and try it again?
As a proofreader, I could say something but none of us is perfect and I followed the article easy enough. I don’t have a problem with people expressing emotion as long as it is appropriate for the situation.
I sure Trump is not on charge of decorating his new ballroom. Makes me wonder where they had balls in the past.
And it’s kinda funny that King Tut’s tomb lasted centuries just fine before being discovered, but 100 after being discovered, it’s starting to fail. Pretty sure there is a lesson there somewhere.
Re Tut’s tomb, most likely exposure to humanity and the changing climate after all these yrs.
Also, did you proof your second paragraph 🤭?
No, I was following the theme of the day . . . . . .😺
Got it 😁. It’s the silly season here today then.
Yeah, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.
"Almost nine in 10 Gen-Z workers say work-life balance and mental health are “very important” to them at work — ranking higher than advancement."
I understand why 9 of 10 are unemployed.
Pressure makes diamonds. If you aren't "uncomfortable" then you are doing it wrong. That's why they tell you to "get out of your comfort zone" to succeed.
Just my 2 cents from a cranky old genX dude.
Regarding the article's topic, your insights on Gen Z and emotional intelligence are spot on. I’m curious, how do you see the practical application of 'working with emotions, not for them' when dealing with the high stress Gallup reseach mentions? It's a key distincion.