How are you adapting your leadership style to effectively engage and motivate the diverse generations in your workplace? In this episode, hosts J.R. Flatter and Lucas welcome guest Patrick Alston, a retired U.S. Army veteran with 36 years of service, to discuss modern leadership principles. Alston shares insights on how contemporary leaders must adapt their styles to engage and influence Generation Z effectively. He emphasizes the importance of servant leadership, highlighting key principles such as listening, appreciation, humility, trust, and caring. The discussion also delves into the challenges and opportunities of leading in a complex, modern workforce, and the role of personal passion and continual learning in successful leadership. Key points include: The five key principles of servant leadership for today's workforceUnderstanding and adapting to generational differences in the workplaceThe importance of continuous learning and personal development for leadersBalancing introversion with public speaking and leadership rolesStrategies for Baby Boomers managing Gen Z employeesThe role of spirituality and personal interests in professional development************* LINKS & RESOURCES ************ Building a Coaching Culture is presented by Two Roads Leadership Produced, edited, and published by Make More Media Links:Patrick Alston on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-alston-a7bb437/ Download our Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential Requirements Checklist and BONUS Printable Education & Training Logs:  https://www.flatterleadershipacademy.com/acc-checklist For full show notes and more info head to: https://buildingacoachingculturepodcast.com/episode/128