Are Gen Z professionals really unambitious, entitled, and disconnected—or just playing by a different set of rules? In this bold episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols break down the generational clash transforming AEC firms, sparked by this LinkedIn post from KP.

They cover:

• Why “pay your dues” thinking no longer works
• How Gen Z’s ambition is faster and bigger
• What real relationships look like in a remote-first world
• Why merit > networking for this generation
• How inauthenticity kills trust instantly

This isn’t just a culture chat—it’s a blueprint for modern leadership.

🧠 Insights from KP & Jeff

• Boomers and Gen X often confuse different values with lack of ambition.
• Gen Z sees through performative workplace behavior and calls out inefficiency.
• Innovation doesn’t come from doing things “the way we’ve always done them.”
• Leadership must adapt to more frequent check-ins and faster execution cycles.
• Legacy systems and tenure-based promotions feel rigged to younger professionals.

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