Despite being unemployed and underemployed, living at home, competing in a crowded talent pool, and carrying student debt through a turbulent economy, the Millennials remain civic minded, committed to volunteering, focused on being a good parent, consistent nonprofit donators, and devoted to change the world. But don’t just take my word for it…see for yourself.
The general consensus of twenty-somethings in America are that they are immature, narcissistic, and entitled. While those labels may be true in some cases (but what generation ever escaped these labels?), the below statistics defy those preconceived negative beliefs and expose the Millennials as the most generous, educated, and civic minded generation since the Greatest Generation.
It still shocks me how many people continue to insist on focusing on the shortcomings of the Millennial generation versus building on the Millennial’s unique talents and aspirations to move their organizations and teams forward. If your child wasn’t a gifted piano player, you wouldn’t insist that they become a professional pianist. Instead, shouldn’t you build on their unique strengths and passions? I would hope so.
America's #1 leadership authority, John C. Maxwell, says it best, “True success comes only when every generation continues to develop the next generation.” Commit to growth and turn your energy from blaming and fixing towards investing and equipping the next generation with the right leadership skills needed to thrive tomorrow.
Related Read: 3 Ways To Strengthen Your Bench Of Next Generation Leaders
I hope the below provides you with a more accurate view of this often misunderstood generation so that their energy and talent can become your catalyst for next generation success.
Infographic via OnlineMPADegrees.com
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