South Africa, June 17 -- Photo by The Jopwell Collection on Unsplash

As South Africa celebrates Youth Month under the banner "Skills for the changing world - Empowering youth for meaningful economic participation," it's clear we're not just witnessing a changing world, we're being led into it by a new kind of generational (Gen Z) leader.

Gen Z isn't just entering the workforce - they're shaping it. Born into a world of instant information, curated content, and algorithm-driven influence, this generation has grown up mastering tools most leaders are still learning to use. They're not just employees, they're creators, community builders and culture shapers and they're already showing up with bold ideas, open vulnerability and a sharp unde...