Save Their Future Now

This book is long overdue. Tim Elmore’s work is groundbreaking in that he not only provides us current research on the latest batch of kids today, but practical solutions to their greatest challenges…This resource will help you to rethink the way you lead young people and help them grow up in the process. I recommend this book to any adult who cares about the future of our world.

A timely and perceptive study….more importantly, a must-read guide for parents, mentors and teachers…a valuable and wise resource.

Tim Elmore understands Gen Y. He also understands what our role is in leading and shaping this next generation of leaders. A cultural shift is taking place, and we must be educated, aware and prepared for our role. Generation iY provides the insight we all need.

The generation that fills our schools, churches, teams, and families represents the leaders who will decide where history takes us. In Generation iY: Our Last Chance to Save Their Future, Tim Elmore outlines the unique challenges these emerging adults face and how we can be part of the solution. This book is a must-read for adults who care about the future.

Dr. Tim Elmore has provided our staff with vital insights on the next generation. This book, Generation iY, will not only give you a clear vision and understanding of the next generation, it will grow your passion to effectively motivate them to succeed.

Those adults blessed with the privilege of programming our next generation of leaders should read this book right now! Dr. Tim Elmore’s research into the iY phenomenon provides insightful information why many young adults are struggling with their transition to adulthood as well as offers strategies to help them acquire the necessary tools for success.

In my experience as a mother and senior corporate executive, I know the importance of bringing along the next generation of leaders. Dr. Tim Elmore outlines a solid plan of action. To date I have not found another book that equips a parent, employer, or educator to accomplish this task. This one gets it done! A must read for anyone in the position of growing future leaders.

I have admired the work of Tim Elmore and his passion to train future leaders. He has incredible insights into the unique challenges of the iY generation and we’ve benefited from them at the University of Alabama. This book will help you understand their worldview and how they live, think, and learn. If you are a teacher, parent, coach, youth worker or employer, this is a must-read for you. Tim’s honest approach will help identify alarming concerns with practical solutions.

Dr. Elmore has committed a lifetime to the development of young leaders. He models passion, intelligence, creativity, discipline, and a relentless dedication for this cause. His recent work, Generation iY, is both profound and thought-provoking. Tim challenges all of us to be more engaged with the youth of our world to produce a fulfilling future not only for their generation but for generations to come.

Dr. Tim Elmore’s insight into this generation is mind-boggling. The statistics are clear and sobering. This is a must-read for any adult with influence in the lives of today’s youth. Every parent, teacher, youth leader, coach and influencer should take a hard look at this study of the next generation. The game plan outlined in Generation iY will leave you motivated and encouraged to impact this unique group.

This book is a clarion call to adult leaders to think critically about the environment in which a new generation is developing, to create teachable moments for engaging these students, and to courageously call them to leadership—living beyond themselves and for the common good. For more than a decade, Tim Elmore’s relevant, well-researched concepts on leadership, and his practical and sustainable solutions for influencing the next generation, were a tremendous resource for me as a student affairs leader working to develop students.

Our children are our future leaders. My wish is that all children would be provided a strong foundation so they could grow up to be responsible adults who love who they are, care for and respect others and enjoy what they do. This journey starts with helping children develop good character. I see so many parents starting well with their children, but as they grow, some begin to play defense, rather than offense. Tim Elmore helps us understand what young people need today—from parents, teachers, coaches and employers. This book will reveal what we must avoid and what we must embrace to enable our children to become little leaders that mature into adult leaders.

Dr. Elmore warns of a ‘stall’ that has occurred with this emerging generation. He lays out the causes for the ‘stall’ that should alarm us all. Hope is not lost. We see in Generation iY, well articulated, in Elmore style, specific measures we, as parents, teachers, coaches, pastors and employers, can implement to save this generation’s future – our future!

Tim’s mission has always been to grow leaders—when I was on a campus, I often called on him to facilitate leadership development training for my staff, so that they could provide the appropriate balance of challenge and support for university students. In my role with the CCCU, I’m on campuses throughout the nation, meeting leaders who are tasked with developing and educating the iY Generation—this book is a terrific resource for those interested in equipping this generation of students to their fullest potential.