It’s time to disrupt that old saying, “With age comes wisdom.”

You can be wise when you’re young, especially if you’ve had a variety of life experiences, developed your skills, and apply a growth mindset. I’m working with a number of leaders in their mid-30s who are inspiring me in the ways they tap into their wisdom and range.

These leaders, primarily directors reporting to vice presidents, are adapting and innovating to meet and even exceed expectations—sometimes to the surprise of their bosses and their bosses’ bosses.

In this Forbes Coaches Council article, The secret sauce of millennial leaders: wisdom beyond their years, I describe how these leaders are taking five types of actions that distinguish themselves. They 1) deal with complexity, 2) flex their thinking, 3) see patterns and systems, 4) take multiple perspectives, and 5) embrace a long-term horizon. We need more leaders like these!