Laura Gassner Otting

You’re Not That Important

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A number of years ago, I was unceremoniously handed one of the single best pieces of professionals and personal advice I’ve ever received. Today, I’m going to give it to you. Janitor of a school? CEO of a major Fortune 500 company? Stay-at-home parent? Yeah, it still applies to you. Are you sitting down? Here … Read more

Be a Summer Internship Superhero

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Riding around NYC today in the back of an Uber, I spent a few minutes thinking about my first summer internship. Here’s what I wish people had told me: 1. Be on time. Every damn day, to damn everything. No matter how important you think your time is, it’s less important than the person waiting … Read more