Gen Z and the Introvert Wave Remaking Society
Career coach Brad Minton on purpose-driven work, quiet leadership, and the martial arts lessons reshaping a new generation.
Gen Z is stepping into adulthood with a different blueprint than the generations before them. They aren’t climbing corporate ladders just because they’re there. They want independence, alignment with purpose, and careers that actually matter.
As career coach and podcaster Brad Minton explains, this shift isn’t just about work—it’s part of a bigger cultural “introvert wave.” After navigating a world of constant disruption—recession, political turmoil, COVID—Gen Z has developed a hunger for authenticity and quiet confidence. They’re showing us that leadership doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.
Brad also brings his lifelong passion for martial arts into the conversation, sharing how teaching and training shaped his own quiet leadership and why these lessons are so valuable for introverts of any generation.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why Gen Z is challenging traditional career ladders
The rise of introversion as a cultural force
How martial arts creates pathways to quiet leadership
The biggest career challenges Gen Z faces—and how to overcome them
Why organizations must embrace introverts’ creativity and soft power
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