In today’s episode of Beyond Day One, David, Philip, Ryan, and Gen Z John dig into one of the most misunderstood, yet essential, professional skills: reading the room. Are you reading the room, or are you just letting it all hang out?

Authenticity matters, but understanding when, where, and how to show different parts of yourself is what separates thriving young professionals from those who unintentionally derail relationships at work.

This episode explores:
-Why reading the room is an overlooked skill in modern workplaces
-How digital-first communication has weakened Gen Z’s situational awareness
-Why “being your authentic self” needs professional boundaries
-How social media’s oversharing culture creates workplace confusion
-What leaders can do with empathy — and without lowering standards
-Why eye contact, body language, and human connection still matter
-How hybrid work helps (and hurts) communication skills
-Why Gen Z must push past comfort zones and build real interpersonal confidence

If you're a young professional looking to level up or a leader seeking to better serve and guide Gen Z talent, this episode offers a clear path forward.

And if your organization is ready to strengthen workplace etiquette and soft-skills mastery, explore our course: Beyond Day One: Essential Skills for Workplace Success. - https://foundations4success.thinkific.com/courses/workplace-etiquette

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