Washington is full of motivated young people struggling to discover themselves as they explore family, careers and more. We profile them in an occasional series.

Speaking to Generation Nexus

Business coach Anne Loehr teaches 20 executives -- mainly baby boomers -- how to crack one of society's most vexing workplace problems: how to deal with their youngest employees or clients. (Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post)

More Coverage of the Young & Ambitious
• Embracing the Brazen Image (June 2, 2009)
• Teen Tunes His Family Tradition To a Modern Key (May 19, 2009)
• Wishing and Hoping and Networking (April 8, 2009)
• Wanted: A Job in the Obama Administration (April 8, 2009)
• Come Out, Then Branch Out (March 15, 2009)
• Young Conservatives Can't Get With the Program (Feb. 26, 2009)
• A New Breed of Congressman (January 7, 2009)
• Get-Rich Offers Swell on Facebook (Dec. 29, 2008)
• Seeking Shelter in Business Schools (Nov. 3, 2008)
• For This Generation, Vocations of Service (Oct. 14, 2008)
• What Comes Next After Generation X? (July 6, 2008)
• Transcript: What Comes Next After Generation X? (July 7, 2008)
• Video: Politics for an Undefined Generation (July 6, 2008)
• Transcript: Success, Stability for a Few Young Hill Staffers (March 31, 2008)
• Young U.S. Capitol Aides Climb the Hill to Success (March 29, 2008)
• Bringing Up Babies, And Defying the Norm (Jan. 15, 2008)
• College Grads: Early Parenthood (Jan. 15, 2008)
• Video: A College Degree, Job and Kid All Before 30 (Jan. 15, 2008)
• A Mixed Blessing for Aspiring Lawyers (Nov. 30, 2007)
• Fulfillment Elusive for Young Altruists In the Crowded Field of Public Interest (Nov. 2, 2007)