Millennial Leaders: Ready or Not, Here They Come

Abstract

Millennials rising to leadership positions in plastic surgery is an inevitability. In general, millennials have a negative reputation for being uncommitted and self-centered. The validity of this reputation is called into question in this article. The concepts of leadership and followership are reviewed, and the current landscape of leadership in plastic surgery is analyzed. Millennial traits that are anticipated to impact their rise to leadership in plastic surgery are detailed. Plastic surgeons from the millennials generation are our future leaders. They merit mentoring and training to augment their strengths and improve on their weaknesses, thereby appropriately preparing them for leadership positions.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Plastic Surgery

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