ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Best-selling author and leadership expert, Tim Elmore, has written a seminal new book on Generation Z with long-time writing partner, Andrew McPeak. Generation Z Unfiltered: Facing Nine Hidden Challenges of the Most Anxious Population details the challenges of this age group and offers guidance on leading them with real-world applications. A renowned generational authority, Elmore is CEO of Growing Leaders which he founded in 2003 and has grown with his team into a global nonprofit organization with a mission to empower the emerging generations with skills to lead in real life.
Today's emerging generation is Generation Z – the most social, empowered, and anxious population in history. Growing Leaders conducted a Harris Poll in late 2018 to discover the most frequent emotions adults experience as they lead teens and young adults, including excitement, frustration, hope, apprehension, anger, concern, optimism and others. The top emotion was – concern (46%). It's staggering to think that almost half of kids today are being raised by adults who feel this way and are even fearful about their children's futures.
To address this, adults can become more informed on the gradations of this generation and provide a new kind of leadership that will help our children flourish. In Generation Z Unfiltered, Elmore and McPeak describe why the health and resiliency of this generation doesn't just fall on their own shoulders. Their best chance for success in school, life and career starts with the adult leaders and their commitment to equipping Generation Z to be problem solvers who possess grit and grace.
"This generation of students has grown up in the 21st century and lives a life of paradox as a result of uncertain times," says Elmore. "Life for them is easier and quicker to navigate technically but more difficult to navigate psychologically and emotionally. There is a lot that is coming at them and it's the adults in their lives who will help them cope and understand the world. Our charge is to believe in Gen Z kids, challenge them, and walk with them through the specific trials they will face."
Generation Z is not merely a continuation of the Millennial generation. While there are definite similarities, Generation Z will continue the work of changing adult norms. Elmore and McPeak reveal in this book the nine most pressing challenges Generation Z faces and the research-based answers you can use in your home, classroom, athletic field, youth group and workplace.
Those nine challenges are the following, each receiving their own chapter and in-depth context in Generation Z Unfiltered:
1. Empowerment Without Wisdom
2. Stimulation Without Ownership
3. Privilege Without Responsibility
4. Involvement Without Boundaries
5. Individualism Without Perspective
6. Accessibility Without Accountability
7. Fluidity Without Integrity
8. Opportunity Without Resilience
9. Consumption Without Reflection
"I believe the way our culture has conditioned all of us to parent, teach, coach and lead is not working, but thankfully there is a better way," continues Elmore. "It is time to equip and release students to take responsibility for their own lives. In doing this, we express the belief that they are capable of leading themselves."
For anyone figuring out how to connect with today's youth, whether an educator, parent, employer or coach, Generation Z Unfiltered presents the latest research for a read that offers these audiences tools, discussion points, and important insight that will help them lead members of this generation. Specifically, it addresses topics that seek to:
- Understand the differences between Generation Z and the previous generation – Millennials or Gen Y
- Dive into the nine unique challenges Generation Z is facing and how each audience can guide them
- Develop coping skills in students to help overcome stress and anxiety
- Cultivate grit/resilience in students to help them bounce back from future setbacks
- Apply proven, research-based strategies to equip this generation to reach their potential
In addition to the book, the Growing Leaders team has created supplemental materials, including a digital discussion guide, ebook, audio book, and table topics cards to use with students. To learn more about Generation Z Unfiltered: Facing Nine Hidden Challenges of the Most Anxious Population and its accompanying resources, visit http://www.generationzunfiltered.com.
About Growing Leaders:
Growing Leaders is a global non-profit organization with a mission to empower the emerging generations with skills to lead in real life. Founder and CEO, Tim Elmore, and his team have provided more than 10,000 school, universities, organizations and companies with the tools they need to help develop young leaders who can impact and transform society. Elmore has written more than 30 books, including the best-selling Habitudes™: Images that Form Leadership Habits and Attitudes, Marching Off the Map: Inspire Students to Navigate a Brand New World, and Generation iY: Secrets to Connecting with Today's Teens and Young Adults in the Digital Age. His latest release is Generation Z Unfiltered: Facing Nine Hidden Challenges of the Most Anxious Population. Elmore writes a widely-read blog on next generation issues and has appeared on national media programs such as Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends" and CNN's Headline News to discuss young leader development. Follow Growing Leaders on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and at GrowingLeaders.com.
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