ARA Review by Linda Reyburn Shirey of The Successful Millennial
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ARA Review by Linda Reyburn Shirey of The Successful Millennial
[Following is an OnlineBookClub.org ARA Review of the book, The Successful Millennial.]
Useful Tools to Navigate the Corporate Jungle
Written by a Boomer with sensitivity and experience, this book is like a mini mentorship guide. (The author should think about doing a masterclass or Udemy course if it’s not already created.) It addresses who you will be working with (various age groups) and their various characteristics - just because I can’t figure out if I’m a Gen X, Millennial, or Xennial is not a reflection on this book.
*Note* Just because this book incorporates knowledge about millennial doesn't mean that it has a condescending or superior tone. The author carefully delineates both strengths and weaknesses in multiple age groups, so no demographic feels singled out. For instance, the Gen X resilience can be linked to the idea of being a latchkey kid, which is often commented on as a negative. Truly, it can be a feature rather than a bug.
The references to thought leaders from various backgrounds and age groups are encouraging, from Jim Rohn and John Maxwell to Susan Cain and Simon Sinek. I especially appreciated the chapter on Introverts and Extroverts - even though the introverts received some limelight, the extroverts were not bashed for their people skills and ability to function despite noisy confusion.
The observations are on point regarding developing leadership skills and the emergence of work-life balance. The shift from stay-at-home parents to working parents is noted without inviting negative commentary.
Some of the personal branding language was thought-provoking, and some of it made me giggle. I am not sure that Tarzan would have been concerned with developing a personal brand while fighting for survival in the jungle, but it's true that he developed a network (his foster mum took pity on him) and learned the tools necessary for collaboration and community-building. It's also true that Jane had quite a bit to teach him about entering into polite society, so in a sense, he had to do some re-branding. (This is not covered in the book, but it's a facet of brand-based marketing.)
Practical tips on navigating corporate life span a range of topics, from layoffs to social media posts. (Seriously, medical details are for family and private conversations- and no need to advertise the inability to make decisions.)
Overall, I feel this book would get more traction with a simple cover update. The content is timely and evergreen (5 out of 5). Kudos!
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View The Successful Millennial on Bookshelves
Useful Tools to Navigate the Corporate Jungle
Written by a Boomer with sensitivity and experience, this book is like a mini mentorship guide. (The author should think about doing a masterclass or Udemy course if it’s not already created.) It addresses who you will be working with (various age groups) and their various characteristics - just because I can’t figure out if I’m a Gen X, Millennial, or Xennial is not a reflection on this book.
*Note* Just because this book incorporates knowledge about millennial doesn't mean that it has a condescending or superior tone. The author carefully delineates both strengths and weaknesses in multiple age groups, so no demographic feels singled out. For instance, the Gen X resilience can be linked to the idea of being a latchkey kid, which is often commented on as a negative. Truly, it can be a feature rather than a bug.
The references to thought leaders from various backgrounds and age groups are encouraging, from Jim Rohn and John Maxwell to Susan Cain and Simon Sinek. I especially appreciated the chapter on Introverts and Extroverts - even though the introverts received some limelight, the extroverts were not bashed for their people skills and ability to function despite noisy confusion.
The observations are on point regarding developing leadership skills and the emergence of work-life balance. The shift from stay-at-home parents to working parents is noted without inviting negative commentary.
Some of the personal branding language was thought-provoking, and some of it made me giggle. I am not sure that Tarzan would have been concerned with developing a personal brand while fighting for survival in the jungle, but it's true that he developed a network (his foster mum took pity on him) and learned the tools necessary for collaboration and community-building. It's also true that Jane had quite a bit to teach him about entering into polite society, so in a sense, he had to do some re-branding. (This is not covered in the book, but it's a facet of brand-based marketing.)
Practical tips on navigating corporate life span a range of topics, from layoffs to social media posts. (Seriously, medical details are for family and private conversations- and no need to advertise the inability to make decisions.)
Overall, I feel this book would get more traction with a simple cover update. The content is timely and evergreen (5 out of 5). Kudos!
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View The Successful Millennial on Bookshelves
