Millennials Are Moving Into the C-Suite: Are They Ready?
For years, millennials have led from just outside the glass wall of the C-suite—driving teams, innovation, and results while waiting for their turn. That turn has arrived. As baby boomers accelerate their retirement, one of the largest generational shifts in corporate history is underway.
In his latest article for Fast Company, Shawn Cole, President of Cowen Partners Executive Search, explores what this shift means for companies, boards, and rising leaders alike.
From why traditional succession planning models no longer work, to how organizations can intentionally prepare next-gen executives, to what millennial leaders must do to demonstrate true readiness, this piece offers a candid and practical perspective on the future of leadership.
If you’re invested in building resilient leadership pipelines or preparing to hand the baton to the next generation, this is essential reading.
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Shawn Cole is the President & Co-Founder of Cowen Partners Executive Search, recognized by Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and Bloomberg as one of the nation’s leading authorities on executive hiring and succession planning.
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