Hi, Margy ... said the Leading Edge Boomer:)

I was prepared to take strong issue with your post when I saw that it was about Millennials and generational differences.  I have long railed against the idea that each generation has some unique set of factors and traits that make them so different from other age groups.   The fact that quite a cottage industry exists around identifying and exploiting those "differences" does not help.

I do believe that humans have common characteristics, experiences, and development that exist somewhat outside age and historical location.

That said, you have made a strong case with your insightful and balanced post.   This is not the stale list of generational characteristics that I regularly see, but a thoughtful analysis of your generation's experience.

Most Favorite Line:  "Young professionals such as myself need good leaders to look up to learn from, and our leaders need to be in tune with how our millennial minds work."

This I can happily and easily live with:)

Appreciate your clear-eyed and engaging style.

John