Papa CJ: Gen Z wants what every generation wanted (opens the source in a new tab)
- Comedian Papa CJ, teaching as visiting faculty, asked 60 students what would make his course great. They wanted practical skills, better communication and storytelling, creativity, and some fun.
- Nobody asked how to become an influencer. They questioned ideas, disagreed politely and wanted explanations rather than instructions.
- His point: authority alone no longer earns attention, and leaders should read the person in front of them, not the generational label.
- 60
- students in his class
Why it matters For managers and teachers in India and the US, the lesson is practical: explain the why, earn credibility, and treat young hires as individuals rather than a stereotype.
Other side One class of 60 students at one university is an anecdote, not a survey. Generational patterns do show up in large studies, even if no single person fits them.