Book excerpt: In an age when leaders have left our world's most pressing problems unsolved, Activate Leadership takes a radically new look at the workforce's growing Generation Y. What if within the very traits Millennials in the workplace are criticized, lay the seeds of strong leadership qualities ready to be activated? Activate Leadership draws new wisdom from an ancient source -- aspen groves -- to inspire Millennials to lead on purpose. Author and Thin Difference founder Jon Mertz matches his "Aspen Truths" to four distinct Millennial traits for leadership skills. With ample narrative studies and pragmatic yet inspiring leadership practices, Activate Leadership makes the case for Millennials as great leaders and gives clear guidance to further the big strides they're already making in their workplaces and communities. The time for new leadership has arrived. Activate Leadership offers Millennials an inspired, workable path forward.