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Every few months, a new headline appears declaring that “this generation doesn’t want to work.” It’s a familiar refrain — one that crosses decades. Baby Boomers heard it about Gen X. Gen X heard it about Millennials. And now, Millennials are saying it about Gen Z. But if every generation has heard the same […]
Why Internships Are the Missing Link in Leadership Development Organizations spend millions every year on leadership programs for mid-career professionals. Executive coaching. Management workshops. Leadership retreats. All valuable — but often too late. Because leadership capacity isn’t built after the first promotion.It’s built during the first exposure to professional environments. The First Real Test […]
Proof That Leadership Can Be Both Soft and Strong For years, my work has focused on two essential audiences: Emerging leaders pursuing degrees or just entering the workforce High-performing Women of Color navigating burnout, identity loss, and the pressure to hold it all together in leadership At first glance, these may seem like two […]
“Good talent is hard to find.”I hear it in boardrooms, staff meetings, and leadership retreats all the time. But here’s the truth: good talent isn’t hard to find — it’s hard to develop. The reality is, organizations don’t have a pipeline problem. They have a preparation problem.And that’s exactly where strategic internship programs come […]
Your Interns Aren’t Free Labor — They’re Future Leaders Soft Leadership Turns Internship Programs into Solutions for Multi-Generational Challenges Every organization is feeling it — the tension between generations in the workplace. Gen Z wants flexibility and purpose. Gen X values structure and accountability. Boomers bring loyalty and institutional wisdom. Millennials are looking for […]
The article, “Ford CEO on his ‘epiphany’ after talking to his Gen Z factory workers: They were saying they ‘had to have three jobs’” in Fortune magazine reminded me that I’ve been talking about the skills gap for years in my Human Relations and Social Problems courses. Here’s what we fail to realize: ❌ […]
Leadership should not cost you your wholeness. Too many leaders burn out under outdated definitions of strength — where long hours, emotional sacrifice, and “carrying it all” are treated like badges of honor. But there is another way. At Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting, I believe leadership can be soft, sustainable, and liberating. That’s why […]
“Gen Z can’t focus.” “They’re too sensitive.” “Young people aren’t ready for real work.” “These new workers don’t understand professional expectations.” I’ve heard these lines before — when Millennials were entering the workforce. Every generation faces labels, but here’s the truth: complaining doesn’t move us forward. Training does. Each semester reminds me why I […]
They’re a different breed. These kids are lazy. These Gen Z’ers aren’t ready for the workplace. These young people are so soft nowadays. I hear it regularly and I’ve heard it all before. I heard it all when millennials were first entering the workforce. The world has changed. The needs of a multi-generational workplace […]