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Podcast: Why Rigid Leaders Are a Dying Breed

(posted: October 15th, 2025)

Kristi speaks with Tess Brigham on her podcast, The Gen Mess with Tess!

Listen in as Tess and Kristi uncover the real challenges and unexpected opportunities leaders face in today's rapidly shifting workplace. You might be surprised to learn that the biggest workplace problem isn’t generational conflict, but something much sneakier: ignorance and a reluctance to adapt.

Key highlights from this episode include:

• The shocking stat that in just a few years, most Americans will have a boss younger than themselves—and what that means for workplace dynamics.
• Kristi’s candid stories about turning tech engineers into inspiring people leaders (plus, just how important real coaching—not checkbox training—can be).
• Why understanding and embracing generational differences will make your team 49% more innovative (yes, there’s research to prove it).
• The myth of "work-life balance" for Gen Z and Millennials, and how blending personal and professional lives is reshaping workplace expectations.

Whether you're a CEO, manager, or early-career professional, this episode will challenge your assumptions and equip you with practical tips to create a healthier, more connected, and future-ready workplace.

Listen to the podcast here (39 min.)