The title of this article immediately irritates me – any piece of writing or study that claims to state how an entire generation leads is going to be filled with assumptions, stereotypes, and generic statements that don’t mean much. (I am also not sure how their picture connects with the article?)
However, here are a few points that all church leaders should ponder:
You can check out the complete article here.
- “Millennials want to be leaders. Ninety-one percent of millennials aspire to be leaders, according to The Millennial Leadership Study.” Could this be why some are leaving the church?
- “Interestingly, of the 91 percent seeking leadership responsibilities, more than half are women. More women in leadership roles could impact or even break up the “good ol’ boys” network and pay inequality, criticized by so many today.”
- “Millennials realize they lack experience and skills, and the study reports that 53 percent are eager to learn from mentors.” What does this look like with Millennials?
- “Millennials may be misunderstood. But as the largest generation in the workforce, they have a significant influence. It’s only a matter of time before they begin redefining leadership and other workplace trends.”
Millennials who lead come in all shapes and sizes. While their styles will be shaped by the values of their generation (like authenticity), defining their leadership style (like any other generation) is impossible.
