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Are you a Millennial or the parent of a Millennial? 

As the parent of two Millennial children--with much attention placed by the media on the performance of this generation--a short perspective is offered in this past Wednesday's blog post. It is my own opinion that Millennials face the same barriers as others in the workforce. 

There are unique challenges that make this topic so critical to succession planning in many workplaces. We need to listen to and understand the values and motivators of our people in order to keep them engaged. 

CEOs are working with so many stereotypes regarding Millennials. There is a perception that this cohort of professionals is motivated by the same goals and values as one another.

I don't believe this is true, in my own experience. 

According to Constance Hunter, KPMG’s Chief Economist in its Alternative Investments practice, “Millennials don’t think of themselves as working for someone. They don’t feel tied to their employer, yet that doesn’t mean they can’t be a great asset, especially in terms of innovation. Engaging Millennials, whether by their ideas or ideals, is one way to keep them within a company instead of letting them leave or to become its competitor.”
 

When CEOs and their leadership teams understand the values and motivators of their employees, they can design incentives to retain their high-potential employees, regardless of whether they are Millennials.

Ages and stages:

After some additional thoughtful research on the topic …

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving work environment, Millennial professionals are making their mark. Born between the years of 1981 and 1996, Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are now the largest generation in the U.S. labor force, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). As this generation continues to enter the workforce and climb the corporate ladder, it's crucial to understand their unique perspective and the generational differences that shape their approach to work. 

Which is why I wanted to take some time today to share some perspectives of millennial professionals in today's day-in-age, exploring their values, expectations, and challenges, backed by relevant data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and insights from the CEO Perspectives podcast episode "Five Imperatives for Attracting Gen Z Workers".

As a personal branding strategist, I aim to provide valuable insights on how Millennials navigate the modern workplace and how they can effectively build their personal brand to excel in their careers. Now let’s begin with a bit more understanding of the generational differences …

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Springtime in New York City & My Women of Leadership Conference

My week of meetings and the Association for Corporate Growth Women of Leadership Conference was a big success. The blossoms in the city were beautiful and it felt so vibrant and full of life! 

Here is  Brenna Brenna Farmer on our way to the sold-out event at Second Floor in Midtown. 

A particular topic of interest from this panel below was private company board advisors and member opportunities. We learned about the the tremendous opportunity that currently exists to advise and support companies as they scale their businesses across many disciplines.

Many of us think about the Fortune-level company boards, and while they certainly are an option (a longer game for those beginning their board career), a far less competitive sector is the private company sector, especially during early stages. 

We learned about customizing the resume for these board opportunities and some of the unique networking opportunities to land a board seat, such as investor clubs and niched events. 

The day ended with Happy Hour with vendors from vineyards and wineries from across the U.S. with wonderful hors d'oeuvres. And the day didn't end there. 

We ended the evening with a Cooking Class (I am located at the end of the table looking as though I'm supervising--although, I was simply taking a break when someone shot the photo). 

It was an exhausting but fantastic day.

My Cooking Party is an NYC based culinary school staging hands-on corporate team building events and private cooking classes. 

Have an optimized week ahead! 

Maureen Farmer is a CEO advisor and personal branding strategist for next-level executives, investors, and board nominees. 

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