LISTEN: SCFCU CEO Jed Meyer Discusses Leading and Connecting with Gen Z Workers
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union President and CEO Jed Meyer recently joined the Evolving Your Workplace Podcast with Carol Schultz to discuss what works and what doesn’t work when leading and connecting with Gen Z workers.
Their conversation centers on a core shift many leaders are resisting: Gen Z is not motivated by fear, hierarchy, or delayed recognition. They respond to clarity, authenticity, and lived values — not slogans on a wall.
Meyer explains how leadership expectations must evolve from command-and-control to clarity-and-support. He outlines a practical coaching framework built around responsibility on the leader’s side first: clear expectations, real resources, and visible support before accountability. Instead of defaulting to performance warnings, SCFCU uses retention-focused coaching, frequent recognition, and structured feedback systems designed to keep high-potential young employees engaged rather than managed through pressure.