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early 50s are in the work- force, the percentage employed drops to about 50 percent for boomers who are 60, and the pro- portion accelerates down- ward with each year of age thereafter. Only about a third of those aged 67 and 68 – the oldest boomers – are still work- ing in some capacity. So the question is: How ready, and how willing, are millennials to take on leadership positions? A new survey suggests there's an abundance of willingness, while the readiness might require some work. Titled "The Millennial Leadership Study," the survey was conducted by the research group Work- placeTrends.com and Vir- tuali, a leadership train- ing firm. It found that 91 percent of millennials aspire to be leaders. That sounds a bit like asking 10 little kids what they want to be when they grow up and having nine of them say, "Presi- dent of the United States!" (The 10th wants to be an astronaut.) But it's certainly a good indicator of eagerness, and when you drill down deeper into the numbers you see even more posi- tive signs of why millen- nials are drawn to lead. The reason 43 percent of respondents gave for wanting to lead is "empowering others to succeed." Only 5 percent said money and 1 percent said power. That certainly beats out the attitudes of previous Me Generation workers. "They're inspired by people who are really successful, like Mark Zuckerberg (of Face- book) and David Karp (founder of the blogging platform Tumblr)," said Dan Schawbel, founder of WorkplaceTrends.com and author of "Promote Yourself: The New Rules for Career Success." "There are a lot of mil- lennials who built suc- cessful companies or are already leaders, so other millennials see these people and say, 'This is something I'd like to do, I want to make a differ- ence.' They're inspired to be transformational lead- ers, they want to inspire the people around them with purpose. They want companies to give back to society, and they don't 2 GREATERmilwaukeeJOBS • July 23, 2015 millennials . . . from page 1 Liz Reyer is a credentialed coach with more than 20 years of business experience. Her company, Reyer Coaching & Consulting, offers services for organiza- tions of all sizes. Submit questions or comments about this column at www.deliverchange.com/coachscorner or email her at lizdeliverchange.com. To pick the right path, it's time for a gut check By Liz Reyer Tribune News Service (TNS) & A Q A. Listen to your head – and your heart – when making the call. Whichever choice you make, you'll be most satisfied if it aligns with your values. If you've never really thought about what's important to you, and have just moved from option to option, try some intentionality. Consider when you've felt most satisfied, most energized, most indifferent, and most unhappy in your work. Then figure out what factors are underneath those feelings. For example, if you're security minded and were unhappy in an unstructured work setting, take it into account in assessing options. Specific questions that may help formulate your values include: – What is important to me in a work setting? – What type of role is best for me? – Does the product/service offered matter to me? – What level or form of work/life balance am I seeking? – In what ways am I trying to make a difference? Think about your goals. When you imagine your life in five or 10 years, where would you like to be? Consider how each option helps advance you toward that goal. Then take a deep and realistic look at your qualifications. You may have the urge to go out on your own; if so, you'll be more successful if you can combine your business idea with experi- ences that equip you to develop a business plan, find investors, build a team, and successfully deliver your product or service. If your self-assessment gives you pause, identify your key weak- nesses and either focus on them to learn the needed skills, or bring on a partner with comple- mentary skills. This isn't just time for navel gazing. Get feedback from others on the types of opportunities that you're finding so that you have a broader view on what each might be like. Ask bold questions about people's satisfac- tion and the culture of organiza- tions. There's a practical aspect, too. What can you afford to do? Do you need a steady paycheck to support a family or do you have the option to start from scratch? How long can you sustain that, and what's your safety net? This taps hard into emotions; you might experience some judgment from others if you don't choose the "safe" path. Now, the fun part: picture yourself in each role. Write the story of what your life would be like, draw pictures of how it might feel, pretend you're watch- ing a movie of someone in your situation. Get outside your head, and let the emotional aspect take over. What messages come through, and what do you intu- itively know about where the best fit will be? If one option makes you really happy, but you see many barriers, think about the feasibility of overcoming the challenges.After all, the right path isn't necessarily the easiest one, but it'll bring the greatest long- term enrichment to your life. A publication of Conley Media Distributed by: Conley Distribution 262-513-2646 ©2004 by Conley Media, LLC Waukesha County Independent and Locally Owned GREATERmilwaukeeJOBS is published weekly by Conley Media – Waukesha County, 801 N. Barstow St., Waukesha, WI 53186. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the publisher. GREATERmilwaukeeJOBS assumes no liability for any error in copy or content. It is the advertiser's responsibility to be aware of the laws pertaining to employment advertising. Subscriptions are available for $34 (non-refundable) for a 6-month subscription. Call 262-306-5008 for information. Call Center Director: Cindy Shaske 262-306-5016 cshaske@conleynet.com Account Executive: Julie Sears 262-306-5008 jsears@conleynet.com Story Coordinator: Dan Muckelbauer 262-513-2626 dmuck@conleynet.com Production: Patricia Scheel 262-513-2690 GREATERmilwaukeeJOBS Volume 17 • Number 45 July 23, 2015 To place an ad: Call us at 262-306-5008 or fax us at 262-542-6082 deadline: Noon on Wednesdays How to have fun during retirement? Keep working Six jobs you may be overlooking see MILLENNIALS . . . page 6 Q. I'm at a turning point in my career and am trying to decide if I should move to a large corporate setting, stay with a smaller firm or take the entrepreneurial path. I have a good business idea but also have opportunities with existing companies. How to decide? What do school kids and retirees have in common during these dog days of summer? For many, it's having lots of time and not knowing what to do with it. "But that compari- son begins to break down almost immedi- ately, because in a few short weeks, kids go back to school, but retirees have an indefi- nite amount of time to contend with," said financial adviser Jeff Bucher, president of Citizen Advisory Group (www.citizenadvi- sory.com), a firm that engages its community with education and charity efforts. "Worse still for retirees, many don't know if they can afford the time they have left, which may not be yielding a satis- fying lifestyle. After all the technical details I review with clients and their finances, such as protecting and grow- ing their money, I sometimes offer a bit of unexpected advice: consider your employ- ment options." Many people who take his advice often do so more for overall happiness than money, he said. Work gives us structure, purpose and a social network. Bucher reviewed options that retirees often find appealing: ■ Golf course: If you are a morning person, work at a golf course is perfectly suited for you. Some popular jobs available at a golf course for retirees include golf shop staff, see SIX JOBS . . . page 6

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