#284 Katie Curry: Mentoring Gen Z Without Losing Your Gen X Soul

In Part 2 of our conversation, Katie Curry flips the script—from navigating her own reinvention to mentoring the next generation through theirs. As a Gen X leader, she draws from both parenting and management to offer real tools for leading Gen Z with clarity, empathy, and pace. Katie doesn’t romanticize change—she makes it strategic. From book recs to career advice to community wisdom, this episode is a field guide for anyone navigating a multigenerational workplace—and still trying to grow on their own terms. >>Gen Z Doesn’t Want Hierarchy—They Want Honesty “We need to pick up the pace—and tell the truth.” Katie breaks down what Gen Z really wants at work: clarity, fairness, and feedback that isn’t sugarcoated. She shares how leaders must shift—fast—or get left behind. >>The Parenting Playbook That Works at Work “I don’t lead with answers. I lead with questions.” As a mom and a manager, Katie shares the same core strategy: focus, simplicity, humility, and curiosity. No, you don’t have to have all the answers. Yes, you still have to listen. >>Advice for the Anxious Overachiever “Find your superpower. Build the skill. Then learn how to pivot.” Katie offers Gen Z three rules for thriving in chaos: develop what makes you valuable, build a true community, and treat change as a skill—not a flinch. >>The Real Power of Community “Community isn’t a contact list. It’s people who remember you 20 years later.” Katie and Vince reflect on what lasting community really means—and how Gen X mastered long-haul relationships before the age of “likes.” >>The Art of Learning Without Losing Yourself “I consume books, podcasts, summaries—but reflection is where it all clicks.” Katie shares her three pillars of learning: exposure, synthesis, and solitude. She explains why quiet time is not indulgent—it’s essential. _________________________ Connect with us: Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Katie Curry   --Chief Change Officer-- Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself. Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep, Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts. EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist. 20 Million+ All-Time Downloads. 80+ Countries Reached Daily. Global Top 1% Podcast. Top 5 US Business. Top 1 US Careers. >>>180,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<< See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.