Handled by The Y Variable Podcast
Real talk about managing Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers—no corporate jargon, no generation-bashing.
Each episode tackles the messy, unspoken parts of workplace culture: why Gen Z's questions aren't "neediness," why "figure it out" isn't mentorship, how to make unwritten rules explicit, and why knowledge needs to flow in all directions.This isn't another leadership podcast full of platitudes. It's practical guidance for early career employees and managers navigating real multi-generational challenges.
Listen if you're:
A manager trying to understand why Gen Z operates so differently
Looking for actionable strategies you can use Monday morning
Frustrated by generational friction on your team
An HR or L&D professional seeking evidence-based approaches
Tired of generic "managing Gen Z" advice that doesn't actually work
New in your career and seeking advice that will allow you to put your best foot forward in your workplace
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About the Host
Yaa-Hemaa Obiri-Yeboah is a Rhodes Scholar, former federal public servant, founder of The Y Variable and creator of The Workplace Village Method. She specializes in multi-generational team dynamics and uses the podcast as a testing ground for frameworks and ideas that help managers and early career employees navigate workplace challenges.
Topics Covered
Multi-generational team management
Gen Z workplace dynamics and retention strategies
Manager development and coaching
Workplace design and systems
Knowledge transfer across generations
Feedback and communication strategies
Career development and onboarding