Tim Elmore

If you are a school leader, my friend, Patrick Erwin, has written a book for you called: "I Love This Place." He outlines what he learned as a teacher about influencing school culture. Grab it on Amazon! a.co/d/04a7o0iA

Your motivation for leading will determine your: Duration - If your motive for leading is good, it will impact how long you last. Decisions - If your motive is good, it will enhance your wisdom and objectivity. Donation - If your motive is good, it will increase the value you add to the team. Direction - If your motive is good, it will determine your style and approach.

One of the most unfortunate effects I have noticed from the Information Age is a severe lack of empathy. Instead of breaking up with a girlfriend or boyfriend face-to-face, kids are sending texts. Instead of working out problems face-to-face, they are cyberbullying. I can’t help but think that the increase in screen time, coupled with the decrease in face time, has severely atrophied these kids’ emotional muscle.

Older generations were often taught to grind now and enjoy life later. Younger generations are asking a different question: what if work and wellbeing were never meant to compete? In this episode of Generations at Work, Susan Davis and Dr. Tim Elmore talk with Brooke Dukes, author of Burn On, Not Out, about burnout, fulfillment, and how leaders can create workplaces where people thrive instead of just survive. Listen now. maxwellleadership.com/generationsatw… And grab your copy of Burn On, Not Out to learn how to work from rest, not without it. brookemdukes.com/burn-on-not-ou…

If you want practical ways to recognize the strengths, motivations, and leadership potential inside Generation Z, my new book The Future Begins with Z offers nine strategies to help you lead this generation well as they reshape the workplace. Available now wherever books are sold.

I continue to be amazed at how many Xers and Boomers are committed to making the most of Millennials and Gen Zers. The school administrators in Wayne County RESA were both teachers and learners this week.

It’s hard to believe Round 3 of A Book In A Weekend is over! Now our year long journey of writing your books begins! What a great group of authors showed up for training & to pitch their book idea to our publishers Shark Tank. Thanks Russ, Danielle, Cathi, Julio, Katy, Brad, Skot, David, Melissa and Pam and all the Sharks for making this weekend memorable! Love you all.

True Teamwork: When the Goal Matters More Than Your Role

Once again this week I was impressed with the commitment of North Carolina college presidents and school superintendents to understand each generation they serve—staff, students and non traditional students. Not only a great group of leaders but human beings.

In this episode, Dov Baron and I discuss why the future of leadership isn’t more automation — it’s deeper connection. “If you use AI, you cannot exclude human connection.” If you lead teams — especially across generations — this one is essential. 🎧 Listen to Generations at Work today. maxwellleadership.com/generationsatw…

So impressed today with public school superintendents in Chicago and their commitment to learn how to get the most out of their Gen Z colleagues! #TheFutureBeginswithZ

Leadership lesson from Trae Turner: Give people what they need. Not what they deserve. That’s leadership maturity.

This short article outlines the choices in front of us with AI. I recommend you read it. It's the first of three. Good stuff. axios.com/2026/02/10/mis…

Last Friday I spent the day with campus pastors and staff serving Grace Family Churches. We wrestled with how to build emotionally intelligent teams. Fact is, today EQ is more important than IQ in leaders. Proud of their focus on this skill.

What if your workplace culture actually brought generations together instead of pulling them apart? This week on Generations at Work, Dr. Tim Elmore and William Vanderbloemen share practical wisdom for leading Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers on the same team. 💬 “When culture is clear, generations don’t compete—they contribute.” Listen wherever you get podcasts 🎧 maxwellleadership.com/generationsatw…

Reimagining US Workplaces: The Power of the 4-Day Workweek #genz

HR officers are among the most important leaders on any team today. What an honor to meet the best ones in Illinois today! We talk about attracting Gen Z onto the team. Tons of fun.