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“I have a boss who requires a lot of validation and takes things personally. How do we deal with leaders who lack self-awareness?” 👀 ICYMI, we chatted with 💜Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP®, a workplace culture and employee engagement expert and the author of The Art of Self-Leadership. Proceed with caution! ⚠️ Here's what she had to say: https://lnkd.in/gtV8DNS5

We all cringe when we spot a typo *after* hitting send. 😩 But beyond minor slip-ups (hey, it happens to the best of us), poor grammar can actually undermine your professionalism, impact, and credibility—especially in emails. ✨ Enter our free Guide to Grammar—your cheat sheet for writing clear, confident, and polished emails. Because let’s be real, AI won’t always save you from an awkward email. No jargon, no grammar-shaming—just practical tips to help you get your message across effortlessly. 💌 Grab your free copy now: https://lnkd.in/gkwrng3E What’s your biggest email pet peeve? Misused “your/you’re”? Too many exclamation points? Drop them in the comments!

🔥 Career hot take: Does your job title matter more than your salary? 🔥 Drop your thoughts in the comments—does your job title *really* matter?

Are you a Girlboss Daily reader? Here’s a sneak peek at what we covered in today’s issue: ✨ Every Thursday, we spotlight a cool woman doing cool sh*t. This week’s hint: 🏒 🍿 Our most popular Snack section—because you deserve the TL;DR of what’s happening. 🛍 3 top Staff Picks so you can add to cart with zero regrets. 💼 Job hunting? We’ve got the latest list of cool jobs from cool companies. 💸 And because spring is the real New Year, we even included a limited-time discount code to help you defrost your goals. You won't want to miss this! Not subscribed yet? Now’s your chance! Read it and subscribe here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gudhcvqe

Every Tuesday Girlboss invites a guest expert to share some tactical career advice. Today, I discussed how to deal with a performance review you don’t agree with. If you’ve just received a review that doesn’t sit right with you, pause before reacting. Then, ask yourself: Is there any truth to the feedback? Even if you don’t agree with everything, is there something useful to take from it? What exactly do you disagree with? The rating? The wording? The examples used? Do you have evidence to support your case? If key accomplishments were overlooked, gather relevant data, emails, project results, or performance metrics, to back up your contributions. Asking yourself these initial questions will help you determine how to respond. If you expected a higher rating based on your work, ask for more insight into how it was determined. And moving forward, make tracking and sharing your wins a consistent habit. You can read the full piece using the link in the comments. Thank you Girlboss for the invite ❤️

Today is Equal Pay Day. And no surprise, the statistics are only getting worse. 💰 Women in the US who work full-time make 83 cents for every white man’s dollar. It’s even less for women of color, btw. 📆 At this rate, it could take 134 years to close the global gender pay gap, according to the World Economic Forum. But get this… More than half of women around the world have never asked for a raise before, according to a 2024 study by Indeed. Of the 43% who asked, three in four got a raise. So, what you're telling us is that all we have to do is ask, and we have a pretty damn good chance of getting what we want? We're listening. 👀 We rounded up our best negotiating tips and resources to help you get that bag. 💰️ 📰 Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gF-JSk7v 🤳 Join the conversation on our Instagram here: https://lnkd.in/gR82VCa 🤑 Get our guide on How to Get Paid (use code GIRLBOSS20 for 20% off until Friday): https://lnkd.in/g5MRbkGA

Job hunting is already stressful and guessing games about salary shouldn’t be part of it. 💸 Here are some salary transparent job postings to make your search easier! 🧑🎨 Graphic Designer at Lulus https://lnkd.in/gPPMcihS 🤳 Social Video Producer at Dow Jones https://lnkd.in/gBvMBXHD 👩💻 Digital Content Manager at Orchestra https://lnkd.in/g2ijS9Ya 💼 Associate Product Counsel at Vimeo https://lnkd.in/gXBdj6Rm We're always updating Girlboss Jobs with the latest opportunities 👉 https://jobs.girlboss.com/

In today's Girlboss newsletter, I answer a reader's question: Should I Reach Out to Recruiters? Asking for a Friend Question: “I am currently in the job search and having a difficult time. Is it a good idea to connect with recruiters of the companies I am applying to? Should I also reach out to them about jobs, and what's the best way to approach them?” Answer: (from Style Nine to Five career expert and recruiter Christie Lohr) Why connect? “It's always a good idea to connect with recruiters at the companies you're applying to. A quick introduction message on LinkedIn can go a long way, especially when you phrase it right. I often receive messages saying, “Here’s my resume for your review,” and while I do appreciate those, what stands out more is when someone shows they’ve taken the extra step and applied online. How to do it: Apply directly on the company’s career page first. Then follow up with a message to the recruiter letting them know you’ve applied and asking them to keep an eye out for your application. Write something simple like, “Hello! I just applied for the Social Media role on your careers page. I’m really excited about the opportunity and would love for you to keep an eye out for my application.” This kind of message shows your enthusiasm for the role and allows your energy to shine through, plus now you’re on their radar!” Want more?! Check out Girlboss's newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/g7SjgGnY Happy Monday all! Smiles, Christie

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