Among organizations today most issues are relational issues and most relational issues stem from a misunderstanding of the other person, people, or group. With a new generation coming up into the workforce, there are plenty of misunderstandings, stories we’re telling, and assumptions we’re making about this young generation and what they expect from work and life. If we let these perceptions guide us in our hiring, collaborating, learning, and friendships, we’ll build up barriers between us and Gen Z before they’ve even had a chance to show us who they are.