The Voice of the Rising Generation (Bloomberg) - Hardcover

Hughes, James E; Massenzio, Susan E; Whitaker, Keith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1118936515 ISBN 13: 9781118936511

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2014

Synopsis

Finding Your Voice and Flourishing amid Wealth
Many books are addressed to parents and grandparents who worry about the effects of unearned wealth on their descendants. In contrast, The Voice of the Rising Generation speaks directly to 20-, 30- and 40-somethings, encouraging them--literally, giving them courage--to meet the challenge of integrating wealth's power into their lives.

Readers of this book will:

• Come to understand the true cause of entitlement and dependency
• Identify the psychological characteristics of the rising generation and the challenges proper to its development
• Clarify their own dreams, work, and vocation
• Navigate personal relationships and communication within the context of wealth
• Recognize the special challenges faced when rising is delayed until mid-life.

Written by a psychologist, an educator, and an attorney who changed the landscape of family wealth, The Voice of the Rising Generation identifies briefly and precisely the cause of entitlement and dependency. It is not too much money or too few chores. It is the failure of rising generations to individuate, that is, to pursue their dreams, develop their resilience, and find their voice.

If you are a young person who is starting your life's journey and wondering about the effects of parental gifts, trusts, or a family business, this book will offer you questions, reflections, and guidance to help you find your own way. If you are a parent, grandparent, elder, or mentor, The Voice of the Rising Generation can serve as a window into the hearts and minds of the young people in your life--your family's true wealth.

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From the Back Cover:

"Hughes, Massenzio, and Whitaker have given us a model for voicing and listening to the challenges and opportunities heirs face. They encourage self-reflection through an exploration of Homer's Odyssey, real-life profiles, and questions that promote a deeper and broader understanding of the context for assessing risk and making choices regarding wealth and one's life path."
--BONNIE BROWN HARTLEY, President, Transition Dynamics Inc; co-author, Family Wealth
Transition Planning

"This book speaks directly to individuals struggling to find their own voice in the family enterprise, clarifying the challenge and importance of individuation for all of us. The bite-size chapters are easy to absorb, and there are three workshop strategies at the end to help you get started with the critical conversations."
--SARA HAMILTON, Founder and CEO, Family Office Exchange

"From brass tacks practicality to insights and inspiration, the authors have provided a helpful guide that is both refreshing and timeless, illuminating key challenges and choices facing rising generations."
--ANNE D. McCLINTOCK, Executive Director, Harvard University Planned Giving

"Bravo to Jay Hughes, Susan Massenzio, and Keith Whitaker whose The Voice of the Rising Generation acknowledges that the younger--rising--generation has choices, hope, and vision where they may have thought they had none; poses questions that are bound to spark conversations among and between generations that have long been stuck and silenced; and provides tools that are bound to develop resilience, confidence, and competence in readers."
--ANGELO ROBLES, Founder and CEO, Family Office Association

"Jay Hughes, Susan Massenzio, and Keith Whitaker have once again reframed the dialogue surrounding the possibilities of multi-generational success. By recasting the journey inheritors must make from following, or being 'Next,' to 'Rising,' the authors infuse the passage into adulthood with the possibilities of self-actualization. The Voice of the Rising Generation provides an important guide to cultivating the human capital, which is where the strength and ultimate success of a family lies."
--MINDY ROSENTHAL, President, Institute for Private Investors

"Jay Hughes, Susan Massenzio, and Keith Whitaker share with the rising generations of legacy families what the unconventional Lionel Logue offered to King George V--the priceless pathway towards finding one's voice and the faith to know that it is worth the journey."
--JOHN A. WARNICK, Founder, Purposeful Planning Institute

From the Inside Flap:

In every prominent family there is a founder who built the family's success upon a dream. Paradoxically, this founding dream can sometimes turn into a black hole for rising generations, who may feel that their individuality is at risk under the weight of the wealth. If this sounds familiar, The Voice of the Rising Generation can guide you toward a more rewarding life.

The authors recognize the importance of building an identity that does not depend on the achievements of your predecessors. The Voice of the Rising Generation starts by explaining the obstacles that members of new generations face. In early adulthood, we all stand at the beginning of a journey of self-discovery. The first step to completing a successful journey is to understand the conflicting forces that we face and to prepare to meet them with wisdom and virtue. The goal of this book is to help you use these forces to your benefit.

Too often, members of rising generations spend decades in silence. Advocating for oneself after so much time can be daunting, but the underlying message of The Voice of the Rising Generation can empower family successors of all ages. The message is simple: You have a choice. By reflecting on the questions and ideas in this book, you will be able to avoid becoming the "next" generation and find your way to becoming your own generation--with your own voice.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1118936515
• ISBN 13: 9781118936511
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 146