Understanding Generation Z: A Guide for Baby Boomers

In this rapidly evolving digital age, it’s essential for Baby Boomers to understand the younger generations, especially Gen Z, who are the future bearers of society. Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is considered the most technologically savvy, socially aware, and ambitious generation yet. Gen Z has grown up in a tech-filled world and is the first generation to have never known life without the internet. They are digital natives who skillfully navigate the world of social media, E-Commerce, and digital communication. For Baby Boomers, understanding this digital dominance of Gen Z is key to bridging the generational divide.

In addition to their tech-savviness, Generation Z is also characterized by a strong sense of social Consciousness. Gen Z has a keen interest in social justice, environmental issues, and political activism. Baby Boomers can learn from their drive for change and their innovative ways of making a difference. Gen Z is a highly ambitious generation. They are motivated to work hard, achieve their goals, and make a positive impact on the world. Understanding this drive can help Baby Boomers connect with, support, and learn from their younger counterparts.

Gen Z Specialists & Contributors

Genie Joseph Genie Joseph, PhD

Agent Cru Wine Spies

Gilen Chan & Gene Preudhomme Retire There with Gil & Gene Podcast

Nancy Gentle Boudrie Mindset and Mindfulness Expert- Life, Business and Executive Coach

Rev. Yugen Bond Producer and Host, Enough-ism Podcast

Adriane Berg Host: The Ageless Traveler Podcast (LifelonegTravel Made Easy) and Generation Bold: The Fountain of Truth About Aging

Christine A. Smith Talk Show Host & #AgingEnthusiast

Faris Aranki Strategy & Emotional Intelligence

Kristen Harcourt Emotional Intelligence Expert, Keynote Speaker & Executive Coach, Host of Inspirational Leadership

Maria T. Finch Inner Intelligence Coach

Maureen Ballatori Founder + CEO, Agency 29 - Host, Spilled Salt Podcast

Rick DellaRatta Legendary Jazz Artist/Founder, Jazz for Peace™

Roman Prokopchuk Agency Founder & Podcaster

Zachary Elwood Podcaster

Zack Demopoulos Podcaster

Zen Benefiel Possibilities Coagulator

Paige and David Biderman Zoomers 2 Boomers

April Chavez Public Speaker

Barbara Hazelden Life Experiences Columnist

Betsy Wurzel Host of Chatting with Betsy

Beverley Glazer Reinvention Expert, Podcaster

Bruce Hurwitz President of Hurwitz Strategic Staffing

Dan Amzallag Podcaster, Author

Diane Wyzga Story Guide/Coach, Podcaster, Speaker & Trainer

Podcasts About Gen Z

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Leadership Lessons From The Great Books

The Beauty in the Mess

Baby Boomer Tales

Better Men Get Better Women - The Mountain Top Podcast

The Cool Grandpa Podcast

Go To Health!

Forward From 50 podcast

Beyond Fulfillment Podcast

Productive Joy

Books About Gen Z

We Don’t Want YOU, Uncle Sam: Examining the Military Recruiting Crisis with Generation Z

By Matthew Weiss

Retirement: Dream Big, Take Action, Make Money

By Connie Inukai

Who Am I Now?: Feminine Wisdom – Unmasked Uncensored

By Isabel Banerjee

Boomers, Zoomers, and Other Oomers

By Marcel Strigberger

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Anatomy Of Leadership

Why Generations Clash at Work—And How Great Leaders Fix It | Part One

Send us Fan MailWhy do generations often clash at work—and what can leaders do to bridge the divide? In this insightful first installment, Chris Comeaux sits down with nationally recognized generational expert Karen McCullough to explore the perspectives, experiences, and workplace expectations t…

Send us Fan MailWhy do generations often clash at work—and what can leaders do to bridge the divide? In this insightful first installment, Chris Comeaux sits down with nationally recognized generat…

Send us Fan MailWhy do generations often clash at work—and what can leaders do to bridge the divide? In this insightful first installment, Chris Comeaux sits down with nationally recognized generational expert Karen McCullough to explore the perspectives, experiences, and workplace expectations that shape Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Drawing from more than two decades of research and real-world consulting, Karen unpacks why many workplace conflicts are not personal attacks, but differences in generational perspective.Together, they examine how communication st…

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Chris Comeaux June 24, 2026

Podcast Episode

Sandy K Nutrition - Health & Lifestyle Queen

How Gen X Men Learned Silence and How To Undo It – Episode 326

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!I talk to the quiet, tired midlife man and the partner who is confused by his silence, and I lay out why this pattern is often nervous system overwhelm, not coldness. I unpack the cultural scripts, the physiology, and the relationship r…

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!I talk to the quiet, tired midlife man and the partner who is confused by his silence, and I lay out why this pattern is often nervous s…

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!I talk to the quiet, tired midlife man and the partner who is confused by his silence, and I lay out why this pattern is often nervous system overwhelm, not coldness. I unpack the cultural scripts, the physiology, and the relationship research so we can replace shame with clarity and choose a better way forward. • the two contradictory scripts men are handed and why both fail decent men • why social media grifters and hot takes keep men angry, afraid, and stuck • loneliness data, friendship gaps, and why men’s risk can …

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Sandy Kruse June 22, 2026

Podcast Episode

Ayush Prakash Podcast

AI, Games & The Hype Bubble – Dr. Matthew Guzdial

Dr. Matthew Guzdial joins the podcast to break down how (and if!) AI is reshaping video game design, and why the gap between what's being promised and what's actually shipping is bigger than anyone wants to admit. We also get into VR as a cautionary tale; basically what happens when hype outruns inf…

Dr. Matthew Guzdial joins the podcast to break down how (and if!) AI is reshaping video game design, and why the gap between what's being promised and what's actually shipping is bigger than anyone wa…

Dr. Matthew Guzdial joins the podcast to break down how (and if!) AI is reshaping video game design, and why the gap between what's being promised and what's actually shipping is bigger than anyone wants to admit. We also get into VR as a cautionary tale; basically what happens when hype outruns infrastructure, why that pattern is playing out again, and what it means for anyone building or betting on the next wave of creative technology.Connect with Matthew:Website: https://guzdial.comBluesky: https://matthewguz.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/matthew-guzdial-170a1360Google Schola…

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Ayush Prakash June 17, 2026

Podcast Episode

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace w/John Hill & Jesan Sorrells

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace w/John Hill & Jesan Sorrells---In this episode, the hosts dive deep into Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace, exploring the novel’s themes of sacred vs. profane worldviews, the challenges of re-sacralizing modern Western culture, and how historical shifts in mea…

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace w/John Hill & Jesan Sorrells---In this episode, the hosts dive deep into Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace, exploring the novel’s themes of sacred vs. profane w…

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace w/John Hill & Jesan Sorrells---In this episode, the hosts dive deep into Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace, exploring the novel’s themes of sacred vs. profane worldviews, the challenges of re-sacralizing modern Western culture, and how historical shifts in meaning affect society today. They examine the influence of religion, technology, and literature on leadership and personal identity, drawing parallels between ancient struggles and contemporary moral dilemmas. The episode also addresses America’s unique cultural experiment in pluralism, the role of …

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Jesan Sorrells June 17, 2026

Podcast Episode

The Beauty in the Mess

Ep. 154 What If We've Been Thinking About Stem Cells All Wrong with Dr. Tommy Rhee

What if the future of healing doesn't involve surgery, lengthy recovery times, or even injections? In this fascinating conversation, I sat down with Dr. Tommy Rhee, sports chiropractor, regenerative medicine pioneer, former team chiropractor for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and author of The Future of…

What if the future of healing doesn't involve surgery, lengthy recovery times, or even injections? In this fascinating conversation, I sat down with Dr. Tommy Rhee, sports chiropractor, regenerative …

What if the future of healing doesn't involve surgery, lengthy recovery times, or even injections? In this fascinating conversation, I sat down with Dr. Tommy Rhee, sports chiropractor, regenerative medicine pioneer, former team chiropractor for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and author of The Future of Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Rhee has spent years working with elite athletes, helping them recover from injuries and return to peak performance. After witnessing both the promise and limitations of traditional stem cell therapies, Dr. Rhee began exploring a different approach to regenerative medici…

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Michele Simms June 17, 2026

Podcast Episode

Baby Boomer Tales

Ep. 386 – We Had Slang Too

Gen Z has slang, six - seven. Thank you for the sound effects: Sunrise / pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-sunrise-114326/

Gen Z has slang, six - seven. Thank you for the sound effects: Sunrise / pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-sunrise-114326/

Gen Z has slang, six - seven. Thank you for the sound effects: Sunrise / pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-sunrise-114326/

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James Fulk June 17, 2026

Podcast Episode

Better Men Get Better Women - The Mountain Top Podcast

All I Want Is A Normal Woman. Is That So Hard?

===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT=== It's easy for us as men to say we'd really just like a normal, pretty average woman. After all, if you're who I call "Gen-Eric" you're wearing normal clothes, driving a normal car, working a normal job and living a normal life. So why wouldn't a woman like "Gen-Erica" …

===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT=== It's easy for us as men to say we'd really just like a normal, pretty average woman. After all, if you're who I call "Gen-Eric" you're wearing normal clothes, driving a …

===SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT=== It's easy for us as men to say we'd really just like a normal, pretty average woman. After all, if you're who I call "Gen-Eric" you're wearing normal clothes, driving a normal car, working a normal job and living a normal life. So why wouldn't a woman like "Gen-Erica" who seems to match up well with you not want you? Well, that's not how it works, unfortunately. While it's definitely not about "average" women requiring some Chad to spoil them rotten, there is a certain part of your masculine nature that needs to be activated in order to get the result you want. A…

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Scot McKay June 16, 2026

Podcast Episode

The Cool Grandpa Podcast

The Power of Family: with Terry Willis EP – 269

Episode Summary What happens when families stop talking? In this heartfelt conversation, I welcome fellow grandfather and family advocate Terry Willis, founder of The Power of Family. Terry shares the deeply personal experience that inspired his mission to help families reconnect, communicate, and…

Episode Summary What happens when families stop talking? In this heartfelt conversation, I welcome fellow grandfather and family advocate Terry Willis, founder of The Power of Family. Terry shares t…

Episode Summary What happens when families stop talking? In this heartfelt conversation, I welcome fellow grandfather and family advocate Terry Willis, founder of The Power of Family. Terry shares the deeply personal experience that inspired his mission to help families reconnect, communicate, and strengthen relationships across generations. Together, we explore the challenges facing modern families, including estrangement, generational differences, social media's impact on relationships, and the growing need for meaningful conversations between parents, grandparents, and grandchildren. Te…

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Greg Payne June 12, 2026

Podcast Episode

Go To Health!

Gen Z's New Relationship With Alcohol – What's Actually Happening

Think Gen Z has given up alcohol entirely? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, host Jonathan Marx, MBA (President, GoToHealth Media) sits down with Julian Braithwaite, CEO of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), to unpack the latest science and cultural shifts reshaping …

Think Gen Z has given up alcohol entirely? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, host Jonathan Marx, MBA (President, GoToHealth Media) sits down with Julian Braithwaite, CEO of the International A…

Think Gen Z has given up alcohol entirely? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, host Jonathan Marx, MBA (President, GoToHealth Media) sits down with Julian Braithwaite, CEO of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), to unpack the latest science and cultural shifts reshaping how Americans — especially younger generations — think about drinking. From a landmark late-2024 report by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to viral trends like "Zebra Striping" and "Nonna Maxing," this conversation cuts through the noise and delivers evidence-based …

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Jonathan Marx June 9, 2026

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In Episode 176, David Frost outlines how he helps people to thrive well past 50

After facing health challenges in his 70s, David found renewed meaning in helping others understand how to live stronger, healthier and more intentional lives.

After facing health challenges in his 70s, David found renewed meaning in helping others understand how to live stronger, healthier and more intentional lives.

After facing health challenges in his 70s, David found renewed meaning in helping others understand how to live stronger, healthier and more intentional lives.

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Greg Gerber June 8, 2026

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