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<p>Gen Z is getting a lot of attention at work right now — and not always for the right reasons. In this Quick Lift, we break down five of the biggest takeaways from the conversation with Dr. Andrea Mata, including what managers are getting wrong, where parents may be overcorrecting, and what Gen Z can do to stand out in a crowded workplace.</p><p>This is not a lazy generational rant. It is a practical recap on expectations, accountability, coaching, and the skills young employees need to succeed.</p><p><strong>We cover:</strong> </p><p>▪ Why labeling Gen Z is lazy leadership</p><p>▪ What “high expectations with high support” actually looks like</p><p> ▪ Why coaching is often smarter than constant turnover </p><p>▪ The parenting shift that may be hurting resilience</p><p>▪ What Gen Z can do right now to build a stronger reputation at work</p><p></p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.loudandliftedpodcast.com/why-gen-z-is-struggling-and-what-managers-and-parents-need-to-do-differently/">Full episode</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://andreadmata.com/">Dr. Andrea Mata</a></p><p> </p>

<p>Gen Z is getting talked about a lot right now — especially at work. But instead of just complaining about this generation, this episode asks a better question: what’s actually going on, and what do we need to do differently?</p><p>In this conversation, Dr. Andrea Mata shares why many Gen Z employees are not broken, but under-equipped, and how that changes the way leaders and parents should respond. We get into the impact of parenting, the cost to companies when young employees are unprepared, and how managers can do a better job setting expectations, giving feedback, and building the skills Gen Z needs to succeed.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><ul><li>Why Gen Z may be struggling with professionalism, communication, and accountability at work</li><li>The idea that young employees need skills development, not just criticism</li><li>What high expectations and high support actually look like in leadership</li><li>Why parents need warmth and connection plus clear expectations and consequences</li><li>How businesses can better support, coach, and retain Gen Z employees</li></ul><p>If you lead people, parent teens, or are just trying to make sense of what’s changing in the workplace, this one is worth the listen.</p><p></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Why Gen Z is getting fired so fast</p><p>04:57 What leaders are getting wrong</p><p>06:33 High expectations + high support</p><p>08:10 Professionalism, dress, and showing up</p><p>10:09 The entitlement conversation</p><p>12:02 Why coaching beats firing</p><p>15:07 How long to give someone to improve</p><p>16:03 Advice directly for Gen Z</p><p>20:43 Building a better Gen Z personal brand</p><p>23:13 Phones, distraction, and lack of awareness</p><p>27:28 What parents need to do differently</p><p>34:49 Final advice for managers and parents</p><p></p><p>Links:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://andreadmata.com/">Dr. Andrea Mata</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fortune.com/article/bosses-firing-gen-z-right-after-hiring-them-what-needs-to-change/">Fortune Article:</a> Bosses are Firing Gen Z Grads just months after hiring them</p>

<p>In this Quick Lift, we are pulling out the biggest takeaways from the conversation with Bhavana Smith, founder of Until There Are Nine — and this one is for every woman who has ever worked hard, taken on more, stayed loyal, and still felt underpaid or overlooked.</p><p>We talk about why so many women leave money on the table, not because they are not capable, but because they were never taught how to advocate for themselves clearly and confidently. From negotiating a new offer to asking for a raise or promotion, Bhavana shares practical advice on timing, visibility, and how to make a fact-based case for your value.</p><p>If you’ve ever assumed your work would speak for itself, this episode is your reminder that sometimes your voice has to speak too.</p><p><strong>In this Quick Lift, we cover:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>▪ Why hard work alone does not guarantee better pay </p><p>▪ How to stop treating compensation like an emotional conversation </p><p>▪ Why timing matters more than most people realize</p><p> ▪ How to build visibility without feeling like you’re bragging </p><p>▪ The power of asking better questions — and saying less after the ask</p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.loudandliftedpodcast.com/the-salary-talk-every-woman-needs-to-hear/">Full Original Episode </a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.untiltherearenine.com/">Until There Are Nine</a></p><p></p><p></p>

<p>Why do so many women work harder… and still end up underpaid?</p><p>In this episode, Betsy sits down with Bhavana Smith, founder of Until There Are Nine, to talk about negotiation, self-advocacy, promotions, and the quiet ways women are taught to stay grateful instead of ask for more. Bhavana shares the personal experience that changed everything for her — a job conversation that led to an almost 70% increase in salary and sparked the mission behind her work helping women advocate for the pay and recognition they’ve earned.</p><p>She explains why the gender pay gap is not always about one big obvious moment, but often a pattern: women not negotiating, not understanding pay ranges, not speaking up early enough, or assuming good work will naturally lead to better compensation. Betsy and Bhavana also unpack the role managers play, why timing matters more than people realize, and how visibility across an organization impacts promotions and raises.</p><p><strong>You’ll Learn</strong></p><ul><li>Why women often advocate well for everyone except themselves</li><li> How timing and company context can make or break the conversation</li><li> Why raises and promotions are often decided before review season</li><li> How to build visibility without feeling like you’re bragging</li><li>Why companies need clearer compensation strategy and transparency</li><li>How to make a fact-based case for more money and growth</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.untiltherearenine.com/">Until There Are Nine</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.loudandliftedpodcast.com/">Loud &amp; Lifted Podcast</a></p>

<p>High-performing women are wired to fix things fast. But when something isn’t working, we often default to: “It’s me. I need to try harder.”</p><p>In this Quick Lift, we are breaking down three takeaways from the conversation with Kehla G that will help you step back, quiet the noise, and make decisions that feel clear—not chaotic.</p><p><strong>Quick Lift Takeaways: </strong></p><p>■ <strong>Orientation:</strong> Step back and look at the whole ecosystem before you “fix” anything </p><p>■ <strong>Coherence:</strong> The answer is often subtraction—simplify the sequence and reconnect the system</p><p> ■ <strong>Intuition + Precision:</strong> Intuition needs space; precision keeps it clean (“do less, say less”)</p><p><strong>Try this this week:</strong></p><ul><li>Orientation Reset (2 min): What am I assuming? What else could be true?</li><li>Subtraction Challenge: Remove one layer (meeting, platform, project, over-explaining)</li><li>48-hour Quiet the Noise Experiment: Unfollow, unsubscribe, remove an app, or stop doom scrolling</li></ul><p></p><p>Links</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.loudandliftedpodcast.com/stop-forcing-it-intuition-precision-orientation-for-women-in-leadership/">Full episode with Kehla G </a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kehlag.com/">More about Kehla G</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://loud-lifted.kit.com/profile/links">Loud &amp; Lifted newsletter sign up </a></p>