This is a thoroughly interesting book for supervisors, leaders, educators, coaches and parents. The author takes the reader through understanding the mindset of 10- to 25-year-olds, the mentor mindset in relation to the generational divide, and inclusive practices that resonate with the younger crowd. Of particular interest to me is The Wise Feedback Study and The Mentor's Dilemma. What once worked well no longer works. The author takes us on a journey of discovery and research analytics to lead us to a place of deeper understanding and hence greater competency in coaching and leading this younger demographic. Five stars.
This is one of the better books on interacting with young adults that I have read. It shows how leaders (including parents) can handle a range of situations. It goes deep into the mindset and motivations of the various options we have, showing why it seems right to do the other options, but how they fail as well. And then he unpacks the specifics of the "mentor mindset" which gets really good responses.
It's not a new theory, it's full of tested and proven case studies. And it has specific examples of what to say and what not to say in those situations.
I recommend this for anyone dealing with teens and young adults.
That’s not a typo. This book was FASCINATING and educational and helpful and inspiring. Before I was even half way through this book I was telling everyone who would listen that they should read this book now. Anyone who interacts with young people between the ages of 10-25 should read this book.