Leading the Next Generation Toward Stronger Self-Efficacy If you lead young people today, you’ve likely felt it. You ask a question and get silence.You offer encouragement and receive a shrug. You see talent, potential, and capability, but the confidence doesn’t match. Generation Z isn’t unmotivated. They aren’t lazy. And they aren’t disengaged in the way previous generations were when they “checked out.” They are quietly unsure. Many Gen Z youth struggle with self-efficacy,

In a world that often feels fast-paced, digital-first, and sometimes divided, one quality has the power to create meaningful change- kindness. It may sound simple, but kindness isn’t just a feel-good gesture. It’s a powerful force that can transform individuals, communities, and the world. As the founder of Taking Shape and the STAR Leadership Program, I’ve seen firsthand how young people, especially those in Generation Z and Alpha, are hungry for deeper meaning, authentic co

We live in a world full of answers, podcasts, self-help books, YouTube tutorials, Google searches. Need advice? It’s one click away. But sometimes, what people need most — especially the next generation — isn’t another answer. It ’s a question. That’s the difference between mentoring and coaching. And learning how to balance the two may be one of the most powerful ways we can serve others this season. Mentoring: Sharing the Wisdom You’ve Earned Mentoring is what most of us

I catch myself doing it all the time.The older I get, the more I see my mom in me, little things I never noticed before. The way I tilt my head in photos. The way I leave a room saying, “Toodle-loo!” without even realizing it. Or my personal favorite most recently, running through the entire alphabet before finally landing on the right name. It makes me laugh, but it also makes me pause. I didn’t decide to pick up these habits; I simply absorbed them from years of watching my

By Tracey Wozny | LEAD Coaching | www.traceywozny.com “Emotional intelligence is the single best predictor of performance in the...

There’s a saying that “knowledge is power.” And yes, knowledge is a powerful resource. It can expand your mind, open doors, and inspire...