Dr. Brandon Pardekooper is the founder of Modern Inklings, focused on shaping leaders for the future. He has spent over twenty years studying leadership dynamics and the effectiveness of a powerful leader in shaping the world. During that time, he has trained hundreds of Millennials to be successful in their integration to the modern workplace, while inspiring them to reach for the possibilities discovered only in their imaginations to serve their global village. Along with his years of experience, Dr. Pardekooper is equipped with degrees in Biblical Studies, Organizational Leadership, and Strategic Leadership Foresight. He has served in several church ministry positions, has been a university professor, and been a director of a leadership development program for college students. He is grounded by his Biblical foundation while being compelled by his belief in the power of a committed community of people to shape the world. He has been married to his loving wife, Carissa, since 2007 and has three wonderful boys, Aiden, Isaiah, and Emerson who are happy to tackle him, hug him, and be his superhero sidekicks. As a family, the Pardekoopers love to travel, visit friends, and enjoy the opportunities that God presents to them.
"""For the last decade, millennials have been a hot topic because of the profound impact they're having on culture, the workplace and the world. Dr. Pardekooper knows about millennials. In Millennial Leadership, Pardekooper explains who this generation is, how they influence and lead, and how to lead them."" Dr. John Davidson, Director of Leadership Development, Church Multiplication Network ""Millennial Leadership is an insightfully valuable tool for entering the Millennial world, seeing through the eyes of those who understand it best and nurture the caliber of leader who will avoid generational pitfalls and embrace the possibilities of what lies ahead. I feel indebted to Dr. Pardekooper for this practical, hope-filled work as I personally continue to understand our changing world and lead cross-generationally."" Dr. Jim Bradford, Lead Pastor, Central Assembly of God ""I've seen first-hand Dr. Pardekooper live out the principles he outlines in this book, and believe his passion to help others grow and the principles he's developed to facilitate growth will provide you a pathway to lead and love those around you well, and create greater health and effectiveness in your organization."" Dr. Chris Railey, Sr. Director of Leadership and Church Development, The General Council of the Assemblies of God ""Dr. Pardekooper's Millennial Leadership model brings to light a way forward for leaders to navigate the changing landscape. I would recommend this be added to every leader's reading list sooner rather than later. Before the future becomes the present."" Scott Wilson, Lead Pastor, Oaks Church, Red Oak, TX ""In a world riddled with division from the political landscape to the home front, there has never been a better time for someone to introduce a unifying topic to our world. Dr. Brandon Pardekooper has done exactly that. Through his words, he realigns us to the reality that understanding one another is the key to better leadership, and moreover a better world. If you've ever wondered how to relate to a Millennial like me, or how to seek wisdom from a seasoned sage, Millennial Leadership is the key to unlock those realities. Allen Kendrick Lead Church Planter Vivid Church"