The End Result Blog

Fear-based leadership is rather common, though we don’t call it fear. We call it control-and-command, or sometimes we just call it supervision.  However, as more Millennials/GenYers come into the workforce, fear is unlikely to produce effective leadership.  Why? Because this demographic simply views the world much differently from generations accustomed to fearing their boss.
For Millennials/GenYers, fear as a motivator is a somewhat foreign concept. Raised by parents and teachers who sought to build esteem and not threaten, Millennials/GenYers don’t have the built-in fear instinct.  Even if they were to lose their job, their fear factor is lower than other workers’ for two reasons: 1) Millennials have not yet accumulated the financial responsibilities of older workers, 2) Many can return home to the financial safety of their parents until they find….

Andrea Knies
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As a career counselor I am aware of many factors currently affecting those about to graduate from college. Some of these elements are part of the big picture and faced by everyone. The challenge for the Millennial generation is to identify the obstacles that are within their control.
Technology
Millennials have a great relationship with technology.  It has been a vital part of their entertainment, education, and social lives.  So it is logical that this would be the first place they would reach when they are preparing for the world of work. They Google the word ‘resume’ and are overwhelmed with hits on the subject. However, Google cannot help them sort through to find the most appropriate information for their situation. Unfortunately, this generation is depending on that information instead of….