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Dan Negroni: How to Lead Gen Z and Build a Stronger Workforce

The Business Credit and Financing Show··14 September 2026·38 min

About this episode

Dan Negroni has coached 30,000+ Gen Z employees directly, and teaches 200+ of them live every semester — so what he bring isn't theory, it's pattern recognition from the ground and the classroom. The research base behind the work spans 400,000+ participants. Business owners are hiring Gen Z every day and losing them just as fast — not because of pay or perks, but because of a coaching gap most leaders don't see. That gap shows up in retention, engagement, performance, and how their leaders are actually leading. Dan knows just how to make that concrete and actionable. During the show we discuss: Why Gen Z and older generations struggle to communicate How to close the generational communication gap How to build confidence through action Why fear prevents employees from taking initiative How to create a safer environment for employees to practice difficult conversations How to become a coach instead of just being a boss How to create a culture of accountability How technology and AI can support—not replace—human connection and development Resources: https://dannegroni.com/