Learning Lessons From Pioneers in Skirts
It’s a bit disconcerting that a film like Pioneers in Skirts is relevant in 2015. But the good news is filmmakers Ashley Maria and Lea-Ann Berst are shining a light on its central issue in a relatable and entertaining way. The documentary digs into a question that’s quite personal for director Ashley Maria. Ashley’s wanted to…
4 Things Millennials Should Pursue More than Success
Ours is a culture that puts a high value on successful Millennials. We use words like emerging, budding, wunderkind, world changes, phenom, even ‘young genius.’ We are captivated by stories of individuals who start social movements or build a seven-figure business while they’re still in their 20’s. We applaud companies like Facebook, Warby Parker, and…
Finding Success in Option B
Amy Lust is a Senior Digital Training Associate in the Station, Products, and Innovation group at PBS. In a very short time, she’s moved up the ranks and is excelling in her current position. But her current line of work was not her option A. “I wanted to be in the arts,” Lust explains. “I…
When Imbalance Strikes the Activist Leader Formula
When imbalance strikes an activist leader formula, progress unravels. Employee engagement failed. Time for a shift to an Activist Leader mindset.
How the Millennial Money Man Created Life Liquidity
As Bobby Hoyt neared graduation, his career seemed set. But a probing conversation with a family friend ignited a soul spark that ultimately led him down an unexpected path. While out waterskiing one day, a family friend began to ask about his student loan debt and his repayment plan. Hoyt’s intention to make minimum payments…
How Millennials Are Changing the Way We Work
There’s little doubt that the current Millennial invasion will continue to shake up workplaces across the United States. But how will this generation impact and improve the way we work? Who better to answer that question than Millennial HR professional, Joe Hill? Joe explains, “I got interested in HR while traveling after high school. I was…
7 Books Millennials Can Read to Rise Above Our Peers
‘Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.’ – Harry S. Truman If you’re anything like me, reading can feel more like a chore than a hobby. For Millennials, gone are the days where we were rewarded for reading with Accelerated Reader points (which ultimately translated to an unlimited supply of slap bracelets…
Failing All the Way to Success
What if all our perceived failures are just stepping stones on our path toward success? It isn’t such a difficult premise to believe. The lessons learned, the experience gained, the battle scars earned, they serve to prepare us for our next challenge. Writer and speaker Paul Angone is certainly living proof that failing to success is…
5 Critical Practices for Emerging Leaders
Guest Post by Sheri Nasim Leadership doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time to develop the skills, experience, and trust necessary to be tapped for a leadership role. The skills and experience will come as you learn the ropes of the business, but you won’t find trust-building in the Employee Handbook or an Operations Manual. Whether…
The Two Best Questions Millennials Can Ask Older Leaders
What questions should Millennials ask older leaders to find common ground? Answers to these two key questions will provide much leadership insight.
Compassion: The Opportunity for the Millennial Generation
Guest Post by Eric Joseph Rubio There was an opinion piece in the Chicago Tribune earlier this year that stuck with me. Its title was “Millennials’ Surprise: There Isn’t an App to Solve All Problems.” The writer mused on my generation, the Millennial generation, and our political and economic leanings. He concluded by saying this:…
The Benefits of Being a Millennial (and How Every Generation Can Embrace It)
There was a point in my life where I questioned if there are any advantages to being a Millennial in today’s world. Stereotypes portray us as entitled, lazy, and idealistic. Many of us entered the workforce during a down economy when job opportunities were limited. Once we got a job, we began working alongside generations…