Their internal and external challenges

- Many managers and bosses complain…that millennials' in-person communication skills…are abysmal.…Much of this difficulty has been linked…to childhood use of mobile devices…to keep them quiet and entertained.…These sophisticated toys provided a megadose…of stimulation and distraction.…These kids' brains were being rewired in a new way.…Primed for change, novelty, excitement…and constant arousal.…Behavior around the use of devices…has become a license for people from all generations…to be more self-absorbed, and all too often…to be dismissive to people around them.…

I've been working with, and teaching young designers…for over 25 years.…And what I see in this generation,…more than all previous ones,…is a high level of emotional fragility.…The side effect of always being connected…is a barrage of constant distraction and stimulation,…and this creates a state of anxiety.…Studies also show what I've seen…that millennials are more prone to depression…and low self-esteem, and are often challenged…with attention deficit issues.…