Posted by Karina Vieira

Companies are facing a silent yet highly impactful challenge: the lack of interest from Generation Z in leadership positions. While previous generations viewed professional advancement as a natural goal, today's young professionals do not show the same enthusiasm for taking on managerial responsibilities.

But what is behind this behavior? How can we prepare this new generation to lead? And, more importantly, how can your company reverse this trend and develop leaders that truly make a difference?

The answer lies in cultural change, continuous development, and modern training strategies.

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Generation Z: Ambitious, but uninterested in leadership?

Young people from Generation Z have grown up in a context of economic instability, rapid technological advancement, and new ways of working. Unlike previous generations, who saw leadership roles as a symbol of status and success, professionals from this generation prioritize:

✅ Quality of life – less excessive working hours, more work-life balance.
✅ Purpose at work – they want to feel that their efforts contribute to something greater.
✅ Autonomy and flexibility – they value companies that provide freedom and trust.
✅ Constant professional growth – they expect to learn continuously, without necessarily being tied to traditional hierarchical positions.

📌 What’s the outcome? Many companies are struggling to find talents willing to take on leadership roles. Instead of seeing these roles as career advancements, young people view them as excessive work with little benefit.

Why do young people avoid leadership positions?

1. Leadership associated with excessive pressure and stress

According to a Deloitte study, 77% of Generation Z states that mental health is a priority. However, many leadership positions in companies are still associated with high stress levels, constant demands, and little flexibility.

🔴 The problem: Traditional leadership is seen as a sacrifice, not as an opportunity.

✅ The solution: Create a culture that values the well-being of the leader and promotes a balance between responsibilities and quality of life.

2. Lack of encouragement for developing leaders

Many professionals from Generation Z do not see themselves as leaders because they have never been encouraged to develop those skills.

📌 What happens in companies?

• The training focus is only technical, without developing management skills.

• There is no mentoring or structured programs to develop future leaders.

• Young talents do not receive clear and direct feedback about their potential.

✅ The way to change this:

• Create leadership programs from an early stage, developing skills such as communication, emotional intelligence, and team management.

• Establish mentorships between experienced leaders and younger professionals.

• Implement structured evaluations to identify and encourage leadership talents.

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3. Outdated leadership models

Generation Z does not want to be led in the same way previous generations were – and, consequently, they also do not want to lead that way.

❌ Authoritarian and hierarchical leadership makes no sense to them.
❌ Micromanagement culture demotivates and generates frustration.
❌ Lack of participation in decision-making reduces engagement.

✅ What works?
✔ Collaborative and participative leadership.
✔ Managers who act as mentors and facilitators.
✔ Autonomy and trust to lead freely.

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How to change this culture within your company?

The good news is that this resistance to leadership can be reversed – as long as your company implements the right strategies.

1. Invest in training leaders from an early stage

Leadership does not come from nowhere. If your company wants to form confident and prepared managers, it needs to start training them from the early years of their careers.

🔹 Create personalized learning paths to develop essential soft skills.
🔹 Establish mentoring programs between current leaders and Generation Z talents.
🔹 Reward and recognize leadership behaviors, not just individual goals.

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2. Adapt your organizational culture

There is no point in wanting to attract young leaders without adapting the company culture to their expectations.

🔹 Give more autonomy to new leadership.
🔹 Flexibilize the work model, when possible.
🔹 Promote a more collaborative and less hierarchical environment.

📌 Tip: Companies that invest in corporate education create a more modern and attractive environment for the talents of the new generation.

3. Make leadership appealing

Generation Z needs to see leadership as an opportunity for growth, not a burden. To achieve this:

✅ Show the positive impact a leader can have on the team and the company.
✅ Reward leadership with continuous development, stimulating challenges, and professional growth.
✅ Gamify learning, making training engaging and interactive.

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