As members of Generation Z continue entering the workforce, organizational leaders who develop a deeper understanding of the unique traits and work-life expectations among these group members can provide more effective leadership for their organizations. This qualitative descriptive study focused on enhancing understanding of how members of Generation Z describe their workplace motivations and their perceptions of psychological safety and how these perceptions influence the culture of a non-profit organization. The research process used a series of interviews with Generation Z employees in a nonprofit organization as the primary data collection method. By deploying a phenomenological research method, the data and analysis helped to offer insights necessary to develop a narrative describing the lived experiences, mindset, and feelings of a Generation Z population in workplace settings. Building on previous research, the study found several themes that answered the research questions. The findings centered around patterns found among Generation Z employees emphasizing the importance of purpose, flexibility, and growth among these workers. Additionally, the findings revealed the importance of how Generation Z employees perceive interpersonal relationships among colleagues and organizational leaders and the influence on perceptions of psychological safety. The findings from the study help to illustrate important, practical context and action items for organizational leaders as they continue to navigate changes in the workforce with increases in the number of Generation Z members. The conclusions from this study can better equip organizational leaders with a strengthened ability to develop a renewed strategy that will enable them to effectively lead Generation Z employees and their organizations. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]