NPR's Book of the Day - Journalist Alan Henry's new book is an invitation to get Seen, Heard, and Paid

Journalist Alan Henry's new book is an invitation to get Seen, Heard, and Paid

08/04/22 • 13 min

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The workplace can be a tricky - even fraught - place to navigate for anyone, but for those who come from marginalized backgrounds, it can be even tougher. How can you most effectively advocate for yourself? How can you make sure your work is being seen? Alan Henry's new book, Seen, Heard, and Paid, is an invitation to do just that. In an interview with Ana Sale on It's Been a Minute, the journalist and Wired editor gives practical advice for feeling empowered at work, taking control of your own schedule, and ultimately making work work for you, too.
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