Chapter 15
Paving the Way for Millennial Leadership
IN THIS CHAPTER
Analyzing the makeup of the Millennial leader
Helping Millennial leaders capitalize on strengths and minimize weaknesses
Foreseeing potential Millennial leadership clash points
Prepping for the dynamics of managing up, down, and across
Hopefully, you didn’t need to suppress a snort when you read this chapter’s title (and if you did, you may want to spend a bit of time in Chapter 3). Like it or not, Millennials are on their way to leadership positions, if not already there. Some of you may be scratching your heads at how to work with the Millennial leaders you already have, while others may be having a panic-inducing realization that Millennials are already gracing leadership positions with their presence.
Every great leader embodies indispensable factors: exemplary listening skills, empathy, conviction, honesty, and the ability to inspire. These leaders can be found across every generation and have loyal groups of employees who brag to their friends about their stellar boss, basking in their friends’ jealousy. These ...
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