Fail successfully.

Like any other young people, Gen Z also faces peer pressure, and no one wants to fail on their journey - Photo: Forbes

According to McKinsey research, Generation Z faces unprecedented challenges regarding mental health. They navigated their college years amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, entering the workforce with a host of labels portraying them as a generation that quits quietly, lacks competence, and is overly demanding…

Above all, like any other young people, they also face peer pressure, and no one wants to fail on their journey.

Create an environment that is safe for failure.

Business leaders need to help Generation Z develop a more positive outlook on failure, thereby fostering greater confidence in their work.

As long as everyone learns from every setback, failure will be an opportunity to accumulate experience for the long road ahead, rather than an obstacle hindering all aspirations and efforts.

Leaders can create an environment of "healthy failure" and foster a sense of psychological safety. This is a space that allows and encourages team members to present mistakes for discussion and learning, rather than resorting to criticism and reprimands.

The more conversations there are about mistakes and failures, lessons learned, and better solutions after each event, the safer and more thriving the company culture becomes. This, in turn, benefits and motivates not only Gen Z but all employees.

In addition, it's also necessary to understand the science of failure, from psychological studies to practical lessons from businesses and individuals. Each generation may have different perspectives on failure, so it's important to avoid generalizing.

Every leader also needs to take the time to listen and talk with employees, sharing their own experiences of failure. Not to mention, others often perceive their leaders as "miracle" individuals who never make mistakes, leading to increasing pressure and fear of making errors.

Some people believe their leaders are "miracle" individuals who never make mistakes, and the pressure to be more afraid of making mistakes grows stronger. - Photo: Disaster Avoidance Experts

Learn how to bounce back after failure.

For young people, it's important to understand that failure is a natural part of growth and professional development. In fact, without failure, we may not be developing or learning optimally.

Instead of wallowing in misery and giving up, we should learn to leverage every failure to learn and improve ourselves. That is what it means to fail successfully.

It's important to learn to accept constructive criticism and feedback from managers and colleagues, as well as suggestions for improvement. These are normal steps in the progression process and are how companies support the long-term development of their employees.

When it comes to failure, personal experience is crucial. Many people are afraid to try new things, fearing they will make mistakes. However, besides learning from the mistakes of others, trying things yourself and failing will force you to find ways to handle them, understand the problem more deeply, and ultimately find better solutions.

Additionally, cultivate resilience and the ability to recover from negative events. Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to learn and adapt, which is activated in response to challenges and stresses such as failure.

In fact, failure creates the neurochemical state necessary for learning. You can proactively readjust your thinking to develop positive habits when you fail.

However, the neurochemicals that promote neuroplasticity can also cause feelings of distress, frustration, and loss of motivation.

You need to understand your limitations, assess your current capabilities, and find ways to manage the negative emotions caused by failure. Besides patience, you should be tolerant and learn to forgive yourself, even if no one around you understands.

Failure is a great fear.

According to Forbes magazine, failure is also classified as one of the negative events that anyone can face. Furthermore, the perception of failure can impact a variety of mental health disorders.

Approximately three-quarters of managers find Gen Z workers more challenging to work with compared to other generations. Nearly three-tenths of Gen Z employees report struggling with mental health issues because of their bosses.

Most new employees are afraid of making mistakes, especially after transitioning from an online environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic to a live office environment, interacting with older generations and carrying the weight of preconceived notions.

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