Young adults today are advanced in some intelligences and behind in others. We must spot where they are.

Supervisors and counselors must capitalize on this generation's "magic" and reverse what's tragic.

We must turn our frustration into fascination with these young adults today.

In my recent book, The Future Begins With Z, I write about leading Generation Z in the workplace. They’re so different from older generations that they often present a challenge to their managers. I just wonder—what if our greatest challenge could become our greatest solution to future challenges?

I describe Gen Z teammates this way. Their population represents the “Peter Pan Paradox.” Do you remember Peter Pan? He soared into London (something no one else could do), sprinkled pixie dust over everything, and made magic happen. In short, he brought unique gifts with him. At the same time, Peter Pan wanted to stay in Neverland, where kids never have to grow up. This simple analogy describes a new reality at work:

The age of authority is decreasing. Young people enter their careers with some magic, armed with intuition, a vision of the future, and a sense of........

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