This writing was originally published as part of the Career EdVenture newsletter on LinkedIn. t’s graduation season! There is a new class of high school seniors graduating and entering their next phase of life in the next 3-5 weeks. It’s an exciting time, and as a parent of a class of 2026 graduating senior, I am feeling…

This writing was originally published as part of the Career EdVenture newsletter on LinkedIn. In conversations with educators, employers, and workforce leaders, I often hear the same concern that many entry-level employees seem more anxious, hesitant, and risk-averse than previous generations. They care deeply, but they struggle with uncertainty, feedback, and failure. I recently read…