A couple of snippets on making statements vs apologies, firstly the rise of Peggy Olson via -
And the ever excellent Tina Fey:
Speak in statements instead of apologetic questions. No one wants to go to a doctor who says, “I’m going to be your surgeon? I’m here to talk to you about your procedure? I was first in my class at Johns Hopkins, so?” Make statements, with your actions and your voice.
Somewhat related: Learning to Love Criticism.
All of these things reached my inbox over the last couple of weeks from various different sources. I know gender equality is certainly the flavour of the season (did you see the Chanel show?) but there is substance to this groundswell, and it is relevant and necessary.
Speak in statements instead of apologetic questions. No one wants to go to a doctor who says, “I’m going to be your surgeon? I’m here to talk to you about your procedure? I was first in my class at Johns Hopkins, so?” Make statements, with your actions and your voice.
Somewhat related: Learning to Love Criticism.
All of these things reached my inbox over the last couple of weeks from various different sources. I know gender equality is certainly the flavour of the season (did you see the Chanel show?) but there is substance to this groundswell, and it is relevant and necessary.
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