The Value of Young Leadership
Thursday July 18, 2013
"The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible -- and achieve it, generation after generation."
Pearl S. Buck
Last week I facilitated a seminar in Asana, Kazakhstan and thoroughly enjoyed everything about the experience except the combined travel time of over 55 hours round-trip!
A specific value gained was meeting and working with the sponsoring organization’s leadership team – all under 28 years of age and all so very impressive.
Of course I was reminded of building my own entrepreneurial start-ups; though I was an old man of 32 when I did my first one. The energy, focus and commitment I witnessed last week were a model for any of us who want to accomplish anything meaningful as an entrepreneur or inside an organization.
One conclusion as my grey hairs proliferate: if you’re “young” … pay attention to novelist Buck’s admonition and just do it. If you’ve gained the advantage of some years and hopefully some wisdom, surround yourself with some younger folks. Pay attention to their energy and ideas. Have some fun!
With love and respect,
Robert White
Robert White is a Speaker, Author, Leadership Trainer and Executive Mentor who teaches the art and science of mastering executive challenges. He specializes in integrating a heart centered, result-oriented and transformational leadership approach to being effective. His experience includes founding and leading companies doing high-impact experiential learning events with over one million graduates.
Robert’s culture change work has been praised by corporations like JPMorganChase, Progressive Insurance, Duke Energy and The American Cancer Society.
Additionally top business experts and authors Ken Blanchard, Jimmy Calano, Kathy Gardarian, and Robert Wright, plus thousands of training and mentoring clients, have endorsed his professional knowledge and skills.
Robert authored the best-seller “Living an Extraordinary Life” available in English and Mandarin. He is a contributing author to “Being Fuller” a compilation from students of Buckminster “Bucky” Fuller and “One World, One People,” a photo journal of mankind’s journey to oneness.
Today you’ll find him speaking at conferences, hosting masterminds, mentoring today’s emerging business leaders and teaching everything he knows about fostering entrepreneurial success and building an entrepreneurial mindset in established, growth-oriented companies.
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