Quiet cracking grows in silence. It begins to heal in connection.

Gen Z is reminding us of something every generation needs: work is not just a paycheck, it's a place to grow.

Think of communication as the bridge and the work as the road itself. A bridge that does not reach the road on the other side leaves you stranded no matter how many times you build it or try to cross. The same holds true for your leadership. If your message never connects with your team, the work does not move forward.

If your team can’t operate independently for even a few hours, it might be a sign that you’re enabling rather than empowering them.