Thanks to Dan Schawbel, who posted The Top 10 Social Networks for Generation-Y on mashable.com

So, why do I thank Dan? If you manage others and they are members of another generation, you don’t know as much about them as you could. Perhaps not as much about them as you should. That means about their values, their interests, their styles (not just clothes!), their passions, their way(s) of thinking. Dan Schawbel’s posting points to 10 social networking sites you may have never heard of.

But the members of Gen-Y working for you may have.

An hour looking at these 5 of Dan’s Top 10 will enhance your communication and so your work-relationship with those Gen-Y members.

Here’s how Dan intros his post: Older generations can learn a lot from these communities, to better understand who we are and what we’re about. One of the major concerns corporations are facing these days is how to cope with Gen-Y, yet many of them don’t take the time to get to know us better. These networks are great places for you to start if you’re in any generation, but are “must-joins” for Gen-Y.

brazencareerist.com
We’re a community of top Gen Y thought leaders, forward-thinking organizations and everyone else who realizes that the way we define ourselves in both work and in life needs to change. We’re not just sitting in cubicles, and waiting for promotions to scale the corporate ladder. We’re changing careers and starting companies. We’re traveling to third-world countries to change the world. We’re even at home raising families, because we know that can be a career in itself. A Brazen Careerist knows that there’s no vivid boundary between work and life. Read more..

20somethings.ning.com
Today, 20 Something Bloggers has brought together thousands of bloggers from all over the world, and spawned a vibrant community of like-minded, fascinating people who thrive on one another’s support and feedback. The network includes an active forum, more than 250 subgroups, and an endless stream of community events.  Read more…

My.BarackObama.com
America, is building on the movement that elected President Obama by empowering communities across the country to bring about our agenda of change.
Now it’s time for our movement to rise again, stand with President Obama, and make that promise a reality.
There are many ways to get involved: read more…

myYearbook.com
It all started during Spring Break 2005, flipping through a yearbook in my room and realizing it sucked. This is 2005 – why the hell is anyone buying yearbooks anymore?
It wasn’t long before we realized this was bigger than just high school or just college. This would be the best social networking site in history, if we could figure out what we were doing. (52K + members…they’ve figured out something). Read more…

coolpeoplecare.org
CoolPeopleCare.org is aiming to be THE online destination for anyone who wants to make a difference.
To some, making a difference means small, simple acts that can be done every single day. If that’s you, check out 5 Minutes of Caring articles. They’re daily 99-word articles that offer practical tips and motivation for you to make a positive impact each and every day.
To others, making a difference means showing up to local events that make the world a better place. If that’s you, read more…

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