2 Simple Reasons Why Millennials Really Are Different

2 Simple Reasons Why Millennials Really Are Different

Much of what I write about, both here and on Forbes, focuses on millennials. Whether it’s millennial leadership or millennial workplace issues, I’m passionate about bringing clarity to my generation. As I read and write about my generation, I run across many extremes....
How Workplace Feedback Reveals Your Humanity

How Workplace Feedback Reveals Your Humanity

We all love feedback. When  working on a task or project, we appreciate being told whether or not our work is right. School and sports provided numerous opportunities for feedback growing up. But when we got into the workforce, feedback became a once per year thing...
Why CNN Impacts The Millennial Desire For Purpose

Why CNN Impacts The Millennial Desire For Purpose

The year was 1980. A group of college hockey players stunned the world by beating the Russian team at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics. The Post-It Note debuted in the U.S., forever changing how people decorate their desks. “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen was...
How Millennials Can Communicate Clearly to Team Members

How Millennials Can Communicate Clearly to Team Members

“He never seems to understand what I am saying.” “No matter how hard I try, she just does not get it.” These kinds of saying are common in our offices. Whether we are team members or team leaders, we often find ourselves trying to communicate more clearly. And despite...
How to Hire a Millennial Consultant for $10 Per Hour

How to Hire a Millennial Consultant for $10 Per Hour

I, like many of you, saw a recent article that highlighted those with the title “millennial consultant” that charge outrageous amounts, some upwards of $20,000 per hour. When I first saw that number, two thoughts entered my head: 1) That is ridiculous. 2) If I can get...
Will Millennials Ever Lead Real Change? I’m Not Sure

Will Millennials Ever Lead Real Change? I’m Not Sure

Our country is still in shock after the recent events in Louisiana, Minnesota, Dallas, and other cities around the country. Our social media feeds have been filled with people speaking for or against the issue, and some have begun formal protests to express their...