The revolution is right under your nose

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In the last week, I have attended several conferences and seminars in Phoenix.  My big take away? There is a serious changing of the guard in business, and if you happen to belong to the over 40 crowd, you need to sit up and pay attention.

The old rules of business went out the window long ago. That was the world where you waited patiently and put in your time at your job, and gradually acquired the incremental, tangible signs of your advancement in your career. Maybe it was the bigger cubicle. Maybe it was the office window and covered parking. Maybe it was the bigger salary.

At these conferences, the speakers are not wizened old businessmen and women in starched suits. They are young, vibrant entrepreneurs in their 20s and 30s. They didn’t wait for their turn in line. They went for the brass ring and held on tight. They are leveraging social media to exponentially grow their businesses.

The revolution is right under your nose. Do you see it?