Millennials make up the majority of the workforce today. They’re the generation born between 1981 and 1996. And not only are they just part of the workforce, but they are also the leaders of today and tomorrow.

Our guest today is Arika Pierce, an amazing woman, a trained lawyer with copious credits to her name, who is on a mission to help organizations build the next generation of high-performing leaders and managers.  

In this episode, Arika talks about how millennials can achieve success and become high-performing leaders in today’s fast-paced world. Whether you’re the young millennial who just graduated college or you are the older millennial who already has the experience, this episode is for you.

In this episode:

[02:44] Arika is inspired by her grandma, who at 86 continues to learn how to keep up with her community and her family via technology. 

[04:35] Why millennials are not just the leaders of today, but also the leaders of tomorrow.

[06:15] How to make a diverse generational workforce work and collaborate together positively.

[09:03] One of the tools she uses is cross-generational mentorship, which is used to make sure millennials have access to coaching.

[09:50] Another tool is creating micro-content, wherein information or content can be consumed in a shorter period of time.

[11:54] Arika’s journey to writing The Millennial Playbook For Adulting.

[13:50] Another book she wrote is focused on ten high-performance skills of millennial leaders.

[14:58] Staying Woke is not just a buzzword, it’s an important concept in being aware of what’s happening in the world.

[17:37] Arika talks about Networking 101, a chapter in her book where she focuses on why it’s important now more than ever.

[19:57] Arika’s advice for millennials navigating and building their careers during COVID.

[21:25] Why diversifying your income is important.

[23:28] What is the SIP Method?

[24:31] Arika talks about recommended books about leadership and why writing and communication skills are important for millennials to grow in their career.

About Arika Pierce

Arika Pierce is a former Senior Vice-President in Corporate America. She is also the co-founder of a consulting business called Gide. Before she founded Gide, she worked for eight years at a publicly-traded healthcare company where she was the youngest Vice-President. Arika is a real mover and shaker, previously working on Capitol Hill in the US Senate, where she focused on healthcare policy. And she is on a mission to empower Millennials with the tools needed for success in business, leadership, and life.

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