How Can Leaders Adapt to the Gen Z Workforce? - Dr. Santorini Zaki

Leadership LevelUp

In this episode of the Leadership Level Up podcast, hosts Brian Prairie and Dr. Jeff Williamson talk with Dr. Santorini Zaki about his leadership experiences and insights, especially concerning the Gen Z workforce.
Dr. Zaki, an author and consultant, shares his early leadership lessons as a high school volleyball captain and the influence of a senior vice president who exemplified people-first leadership. The discussion covers the challenges of transitioning into leadership roles, the importance of listening and supporting team members, and the need for leadership development. Dr. Zaki also discusses his research on Gen Z's workplace preferences, emphasizing well-being, flexibility, and clear communication.
About Our Guest
Award-winning CEO, #1 Bestselling author, TEDx & keynote speaker with NASA & Fortune 100 experience, helping Millennials and Generation Z reach their full potential using a strengths-based approach.

Dr. Santor Nishizaki is the Founder and CEO of the Mulholland Consulting Group, LLC. Santor created MCG to create a happier workplace by helping organizations increase generational awareness and discover strengths that can elevate individuals to reach their full potential.

Dr. Santor has been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, NBC, Fox, BBC, CNN.com, CBC, and more. To see Santor's full press, check out his website.

In addition to keynote speaking and corporate training, Dr. Nishizaki is a college professor who teaches classes around soft skills, leadership, global business, and social entrepreneurship at many schools in Southern California, including Pepperdine University, up to the Ph.D. level and was nominated as Lecturer of the Year in 2023 at Cal State LA.