An industry leader shared Bonnie Hammer’s essay with us along with this comment, “This message needs to be sent to the new generation of animal health professionals.”
Hammer, vice chair of NBCUniversal pulls no punches. She says:
- It’s no wonder that when young people start working, too many feel betrayed or bored having been told that they could do anything growing up.
- If you want someone to care about you at work, care about them first.
- The best way to have your opinions heard is to prove by your actions and accomplishments that you are someone worth listening to.
Source: The Wall Street Journal, May 6, 2024. Link.
Want to make a strong professional start? Be open to every opportunity and embrace the lowliest tasks.”
INSIGHTS: Hammer discussed the theme of the article and her new book, “15 Lies Women Are Told at Work . . . and the Truth We Need to Succeed” on NBC’s Today Show.
