X + Y = Generation YOU!

Let's face it, none of us will be forever young as taught by pop culture.

As a cross millennial and gen-xer I feel forever young.  Thus because everything that is currently being marketed is being marketed to me.  I prefer to call my generation generation YOU.  What YOU want,  when YOU want it, how YOU want it.  Yep that's me, Generation YOU!  So what happen's when that changes?  How do I change with that?  How do I become a future asset that can pass on timeless information that is something that YOU will seek?

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In essence I am asking how do I become a YOU-BOOMER?

I read countless articles day to day about the workforce, retention, recruitment, hiring, the workforce and all the in between; and it all boils down to WHAT DO YOU WANT?  What I want is to be a YOU-BOOMER!   In 20 years I want to sit down with generation "We Care" and tell them about how we (Generation YOU) demanded what we wanted, how we impacted social media, pop culture and mainstream business to align them with our design.  I want the influence of the Baby Boomers to catapult into my professional existence and blend it with how Generation YOU, will impact the next wave of the global market place. 

The downside of being a part of Generation YOU, is that frankly this generation is spoiled!

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The anticipation of getting something just because it is desired is way over demanded.  And the ability to accept failure is at an all time low.  I have seen people walk out of meetings almost kicking and screaming "but its not my way".  This generation has a great learning curb if they are going to survive in the real global corporate climate.  We need to learn to get rid of buzz words, catch phrases and truly embrace obstacles, because those obstacles do turn into opportunities when seized at the right time.   This generation needs to learn patience, and how to be steadfast in their approach.  This generation needs to scale down their screen time for actual face time.  And this generation will need to learn that YOU are are a part of a collective that can be called WE.

"... embrace the Baby Boomers theory of teamwork"

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As happy as I am to be a part of the convenient Generation YOU, I know that WE are a generation that can be a movement if we embrace the Baby Boomers theory of teamwork; being a multi-person system that functions cohesively.  So rest assured, Generation YOU can still be saved, and truly become a revolutionary movement of innovation and theoretical catalysts for growth and change.  After all isn't that what YOU want?







About the Author: Blair Gaines is an impassioned leader and manager who has a great interest in creating a world class workforce.  Blair is working toward her 2nd HRM Degree, and has a passion for writing.  She is a talented speaker and writer, who has a way with words, that paint a picture on a level that can be understood by all.  Follow Blair on Twitter @blairlikely or connect with via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairgaines