Steph Drahozal

Love the comparison to apple pie 🙂

I find this super interesting – “They aren’t learning a lot about a little, Gannett said. Instead, they are highly specialized in their consumption, whatever that may be.” You can’t be specialized in everything!

This is a great list! I need to go subscribe to these ASAP!

I wholeheartedly agree with using “I” statements constantly. They sound so much less accusatory and show how it affects you personally.

Also agreed that going over your boss’s head is never a good idea (except in the case of harassment, etc.). It’ll always come back to bite you when your manager thinks you don’t trust or respect them.

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These are such valid points and practical tips! I love the “Know Your Worth” section. I, too, find it helpful listing down how you have contributed to your organization, and then your confidence will build in yourself and you will know you deserve what you are asking for – which will show to your employer!

Agreed that we are reminded that response to these disasters require the support of volunteers, non-profits and the need to include public and private utilities. Thanks for this post!

I totally agree with you! I think that women could modify their language to better exude professionalism, if necessary, but to tell them to sound “less annoying” is just ridiculous. No one would critique a man’s tone of voice and tell him that. We rarely critique how men talk at all.

Great post! I’m sure this will be very useful to people who are currently looking for a new job – they need to keep these things in mind to find a good fit!

This is such a great idea – love it!!

I agree that most people get assertiveness confused with aggression & negativity. Thanks for differentiating!

“86 percent of millennials report being bogged down by insecurities, disappointments, loneliness and depression.” – that is a crazy stat! But good to know we are not alone!

“Millennials are also the most informed and educated generation to date” – woo go us! 🙂