Next Generation Catalyst Podcast: Millennials / Generation Z / Workplace Trends / Leadership

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins,  welcomes Matthew Glotzbach, Quizlet CEO, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. 

 The topic discussed is how technology is impacting how Gen Z learns. We also cover...  

• How education and learning is changing
• How and why the emerging generations learn differently
• Key components that help Gen Z to learn
• The future of learning and development inside companies
• And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins, welcomes Ellen Jackowski, Global Head of Sustainability Strategy & Innovation at HP, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. 

The topic discussed is how to engage Generation Z through company sustainability. We also cover...  

• How companies can make sustainability a priority inside the workplace
• Recommendations for how companies can implement sustainable business practices
• What role Blockchain is playing to measure sustainability efforts
• How companies can leverage their sustainability efforts to attract top Gen Z talent
• And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins,  welcomes John Sculley, Chairman of RxAdvance and former CEO of Apple and Pepsi, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. 

The topic discussed is sage advice for the workers and leaders of the future. We also cover...  

• What does that mean to you and how can folks live a purpose driven life?
• How people can cultivate a mindset of lifelong learning
• How Generation Z (and future generations) can develop relentless perseverance
• Linear vs exponential times
• The fundamentals we need to stick to as we try to integrate new technology into our lives
• How AI and other technology will shape the way we work
• And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins,  welcomes Marcie Merriman, EY Americas Cultural Insights & Customer Strategy Leader, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. 

The topic discussed is how to improve the employee experience for Millennials and Generation Z. We also cover...  

• Practical ways employers and leaders can engage Millennials and Gen Z
• What Gen Z is looking for in a job and how does it differ from Millennials
• Factors shaping the expectations of Gen Z
• How to begin preparing for Gen Z
• And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins,  welcomes Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. This episode was recorded live at BridgeCon, an employee development conference.

The topic discussed is the growing importance of employee development. We also cover...  

• How employee development is evolving
• How VaynerMedia deploys learning and development
• How to ensure learning and development is working
• How is higher education impacted by new learning and development trends
• The future of employee development
• And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins,  welcomes Dan Schawbel, New York Times Bestselling Author of Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in an Age of Isolation, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. 

The topic discussed is understanding Generation Z's expectations and attitudes towards work. We also cover...  

• Insights from the The Workforce Institute at Kronos and Future Workplace Gen Z study
• Types of workplace communications Gen Z expects
• What Gen Z is looking for in a manager
• Future workplace trends driven by Gen Z
• How Gen Z will disrupt higher education
• And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins,  welcomes Natasha Stough, Americas Director, Campus Recruiting at EY, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. 

The topic discussed is how to recruit Generation Z. We also cover...  

• Insights from the EY Annual International Intern Leadership Conference survey
• Generation Z’s sentiment around the future of work
• Values that Generation Z are interested in embracing
• What organizations can do to better prepare for Generation Z
• What Generation Z are looking for in an employer
• The most common questions college grads ask employers
• And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins,  welcomes Emily Poague, Vice President of Marketing at LinkedIn Learning, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. 

The topic discussed is how Gen Z is shaping a new era of learning. We also cover...  

• Insights into the Gen Z survey on learning that LinkedIn recently conducted
• Why learning  is increasingly critical for today’s workers
• How Gen Z approaches learning and how it's different from other generations
• Tips for delivering learning to Gen Z
• Learning and development trends coming in the next 5-10 years
• And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins,  welcomes Aman Brar, President and CEO of Canvas (the world's first text-based interviewing platform), to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. 

The topic discussed is how to hire Generation Z faster using text-based interviewing. We also cover...  

• What’s currently broken about today's recruiting process
• How the emerging generations are putting new pressures on how recruiting is done
• How Millennials and Generation Z prefer to communicate during the interview process
• Upcoming recruiting and interviewing trends 
• The future of recruiting and interviewing 
• And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins,  welcomes Anton Andrews, Director, Office Envisioning at Microsoft, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. 

 The topic discussed is envisioning the future of work and life. We also cover...  

• Microsoft's experimental futuristic work and life concept space
• Why innovation is now a survival issue
• How organizations can utilize their organizations as human networks
• Why knowledge flow should be fast, transparent and participatory
• How technology (like A.I.) help workers to better control their focus
• Why learning is so critical and how Microsoft has cultivated a culture of a "discoverers mindset"
• And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins,  welcomes Shane Wall, Chief Technology Officer at HP, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. 

The topic discussed is how to lead and work in the future. We also cover...  

• Technology trends to impact the workplace in the coming years
• How technology is changing the way employees work
• How the gig economy is impacting work
• What leadership skills will people need to succeed in the gig economy
• How will A.I. impact the way in which people live and work
• What changes Generation Z will bring to the workplace
• And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins,  welcomes Thomas Koulopoulos, Speaker and Author of Revealing the Invisible, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. 

The topic discussed is how our hidden behaviors are becoming the most valuable commodity of the 21st century. We also cover...  

• How the ability to track every behavior will predict our individual and collective futures
• Emerging technology trends
• How every person and digital device will have its own cyberself
• Recommendations for people to reveal/share their hidden behaviors
• How Generation Z approaches new technology
• And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins,  welcomes Curt Steinhorst, Speaker and Author or Can I Have Your Attention, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. 

The topic discussed is how to regain focus in an era of distraction. We also cover...  

• The science of attention
• What impact is today’s tech having on our brain and behavior
• Practical ways workers can regain their focus
• Practical ways leaders can help their teams regain focus
• What future trends or tech (AI for example) will impact our focus
• How to stay proactive about focus as the world gets noisier and more high tech
• A few ways to keep focus at home
• And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins,  welcomes Joanna Daly, Vice President, Talent at IBM, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. 

The topic discussed is how artificial intelligence can help attract and retain talent. We also cover...  

• What roles do AI and analytics have in the recruitment process
• How IBM is using Watson to create a more personalized and efficient hiring experience
• What is IBM Watson Candidate Assistant and how has it helped secure better talent
• How is IBM using video and YouTube to attract talent
• What skills are critical for tomorrow’s workforce to embody
• How will AI (and blockchain) change how we work in the future
• And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins,  welcomes Mike Clementi, Chief HR Officer - North America at Unilever, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. 

The topic discussed is how data and digital are disrupting talent acquisition. We also cover...  

• How to rethink traditional talent processes and procedures
• Emerging technology to attract new talent 
• Unilever's innovative hiring methodology
• How to build a strong employer brand
• Future workplace trends
• And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins,  welcomes Ryan Craig, Author of A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. 

The topic discussed is the evolving alternatives to college and why Generation Z is exploring them. We also cover...  

• The increasing cost of college and how it might be putting an entire generation at risk
• How does the next generation of parents view college
• What are the 4 types of alternative to colleges
• How to determine what’s best for you or your student
• How these alternatives approach learning differently in order to engage Generation Z
• Some of the best faster and cheaper alternatives to college
• And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins,  welcomes Derek Lundsten, CEO of Scrimmage and Partner at 21mill, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. 

The topic discussed is the future of work, learning and development, and leadership. We also cover...  

• Trends impacting the workplace in the next 5-10 years
• Trends impacting learning and development
• The future of learning and development
• How leadership has evolved over the past decade or two
• The role of leaders in the coming years
• And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins, welcomes Diane Belcher, Product Management at Harvard Business Publishing, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast.

The topic discussed is why learning and development is failing Millennials and Generation Z. We also cover...

What role is learning and development playing in supporting major organizational change?
Why innovation is lacking with L&D and HOW might it need to innovate.
How do Millennials view L&D differently than Baby Boomers?
What are the top reasons Millennials say L&D programs are failing?
What is the future of L&D?
And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins,  welcomes Dr. Neal Smatresk, President of the University of North Texas, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. 

The topic discussed is how Generation Z learns and the future of universities. We also cover...  

• Some of the skills gaps that exist in Generation Z
• How Generation Z learns differently than previous generations
• How universities are adjusting to the new learning expectations of Generation Z
• How universities adjusting to prepare Generation Z for the workplace
• How employers are adjusting in order to better attract and retain Generation Z
• And more...

Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins,  welcomes Dr Terri Cooper, Chief Inclusion Officer at Deloitte, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. 

The topic discussed is how diversity and inclusion will impact the future of work. We also cover...  

• What role does diversity and inclusion play in today’s workplace
• Why companies should be concerned with diversity and inclusion
• How Deloitte is reimagining inclusion for the workplace of the future
• How inclusion is an essential component of leadership today
• Best practices for leading inclusively
• And more...