Welcome to Young Leaders 3.0: Stories, Insights, and Tips for Next-Generation Achievers You are about to embark on an exciting ride following the transformative journeys of a diverse group of twenty-three exemplary millennial leaders. These young leaders' accomplishments transcend standardized test scores, academic performance, and resumes to reveal a more human and multifaceted view. These achievers' stories will provide an inside look into their personal successes and failures along with practical tips about what really matters and how you can get ahead. This book is the culmination of years of millennial mentor and author Jason L. Ma's work with hundreds of talented individuals, his reflections on his own successes, and the invaluable lessons he has gleaned. By observing what drives these young people to become leaders in their fields, Ma has come to recognize effective (and not so effective) patterns in their approaches to life, school, and work. You will see how they think, act, and strive to change the world. Mr. Ma combines these millennial achievers' thoughtful reflections and personal visions with his own analysis and wisdom. By suggesting new models and indicating paths that these young leaders have paved, Ma's book will inspire and guide young people and also show parents, educators, and employers how to effectively support the next generation. Author Jason L. Ma's epilogue in Young Leaders 3.0 summarizes important themes, identifies success patterns, and offers actionable advice. This book showcases the development of soft skills and the personal growth of modern millennials that both universities and employers love to see--young leaders with a positive and pragmatic mind-set, a clear direction, and skills that include an exceptional ability to think critically and emotional, social, and leadership intelligence (EQ)--and, of course, large doses of gratitude and compassion. How This Book Benefits Millennials and Teens Gain a rare look into the secrets of college and early career success. You will get advice from these exemplary young leaders on high school and college activities and achievements, internship and job hunting, building relationships, developing leadership skills, and managing failure. The array of unique college application personal essays, accompanied by Mr. Ma's commentary, will inspire you to craft original and creative college applications that will boost your chances for admissions, help you choose the right university, and assist you in making the transition to college life. Find insight into your fields of interest (such as business, consulting, entrepreneurship, environment, international, law, media, nonprofits, politics, social innovation, sports, and STEM) to get started in your career or to take your dreams and goals to the next level. Pick up strategies to help you build employable and entrepreneurial skills, choose what types of companies or nonprofits to join, and plan your professional progress, including how to adapt to the needs of this dynamically changing world. How This Book Helps Parents, Educators, and Employers Discover how the next generation of leaders wishes to change our future. Learn how to relate to and support them. Take the parenting of millennials and teens for success to the next level. Understand what leadership education really is."