Teddy Dimintrova: Why Gen Z Loves Millennial Managers | TxC Podcast Ep.29

In this episode of TalentXChange, we sit down with Teddy Dimitrova, a seasoned People & Culture specialist with a strong focus on recruitment, an accomplished public speaker, and an emerging author. Teddy has a proven track record of helping numerous tech start-ups and scale-ups around the globe overcome their recruitment challenges. We discuss, - The evolving leadership styles of millennial managers and why Gen Z employees value their empathetic, supportive, and people-first approaches - How millennial managers balance personal values with professional boundaries - The challenges of managing diverse team dynamics while promoting growth, upskilling, and maintaining transparency in the workplace - Teddy’s journey as an author, sharing insights from her book "Unicorns Don’t Exist", a practical guide for startups on building recruitment infrastructure And much more! Teddy's Book - Unicorns DON'T Exist: Amazon NL: https://amzn.eu/d/1l3xJgI Amazon UK: https://amzn.eu/d/fvEbNs9 Amazon US: https://a.co/d/hjsGxxj Connect with Teddy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddydimitrova/ Connect with TxC: TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/ Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/ Timestamps: 00:07. Millennial women managers and their unique leadership style. 03:40. Empathy and servant leadership in millennial management. 09:23. The importance of transparency and adapting leadership styles. 16:00. Continuous personal development as a leader and its impact on teams. 31:53. Balancing authenticity with recruitment and team management. 49:44. Vulnerability, honesty, and radical transparency in leadership. 57:04. Embracing authenticity and handling backlash in professional settings. 01:02:20. Introduction of the book "Unicorns Don't Exist" and its target audience. 01:08:49. Insights on the writing process and mentorship in book creation. 01:10:14. Advice for aspiring authors and personal growth through writing.