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They Not Like Us
August 16, 2024
I was strongly tempted to title this newsletter “Kendrick Lamar convinced me to quit my job,” but I think I’ll let his lyrics speak for themselves. Besides,...
When Being “Indispensable” Means You’re Being Exploited
June 14, 2024
Being marginalized in your workplace can feel like a lot of things, but it usually starts with the sense that you’re having more bad days than good...
Job Security? No Such Thing
April 19, 2024
The tweets usually go “I can’t stop thinking about [X],” but for me, these days, there are so many things that we collectively can’t stop thinking about that...
New Year, New...You?
January 18, 2024
Happy New Year, such that it is, right? I’m your host, Alan Henry, author of Seen, Heard, and Paid: The New Work Rules for the Marginalized, which apparently...
Don't They Know It's Christmastime?
December 22, 2023
Welcome back! I’m Alan Henry, author of Seen, Heard, and Paid: The New Work Rules for the Marginalized. (That’s an affiliate link, by the way, to my own...
Let’s Talk About Second Chances
August 15, 2023
Sorry about all that. Where were we? Oh yes, for those unfamiliar, or who may have forgotten, welcome to Productivity, Without Privilege. I’m your humble...
Don't Fear Failure.
April 25, 2023
Welcome back to a slightly off-schedule Productivity, Without Privilege. Suffice to say I’ve been busy, but instead of simply apologizing for the awkward...
The Right Way to Ask for More Money
March 28, 2023
One thing I’ve never been terribly good at is asking for a raise. I know, even though I’m full of tips on how you can get more money, and how to campaign for...
How good publications cut off new voices
March 14, 2023
A friend of mine recently asked, “why are publications, both in terms of journalism but also when it comes to books and publishing, so hostile to new...
The "Liberal Limit" and How to Fight It
February 21, 2023
Well well well, look who it is. It’s me, your somewhat embarrassed host, Alan Henry. And this is Productivity, Without Privilege, a newsletter about living,...
A moment to reflect.
January 17, 2023
Happy 2023 friends, and welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege! Do you have any new years resolutions that you’re working on? I know we’re halfway...
Perfect is the enemy of good.
December 20, 2022
Well hello, and welcome back friends, to Productivity, Without Privilege! Happy holidays! This newsletter is actually going to be a bit of a blast from the...
Why it's so hard to believe in your own power
December 6, 2022
Happy holiday season friends! Welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege. Are you into the vibe of the season yet? Or maybe this time of year is...
How to start an Idea Bank, and why you need one
November 15, 2022
Welcome back friends, to Productivity, Without Privilege. I’m your host, Alan Henry, fresh off of a train back to New York City from visiting my alma mater,...
The difference between "complicit" and "complacent."
October 11, 2022
Happy October, guys, gals, and non-binary pals—this is Productivity, Without Privilege, probably the chattiest productivity newsletter you’ll ever subscribe...
Reserve Your Empathy for People, Not Institutions
September 20, 2022
Hello friends, and welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege, brought to you by readers like you. Thank you. I’m your host, Alan Henry, and I have a...
What Does "Success" Really Look Like?
September 6, 2022
Well hello there! Welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege. Pull up a chair, I’ll put something on the grill for you. Drinks are in the cooler too,...
Don't Let Them Gatekeep You.
August 23, 2022
Well, well, well. Look who we have here? You! My honored guest! Welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege. I’m your host, Alan Henry, and as always, if...
Let's Talk—Honestly—About Remote Work.
August 9, 2022
Hello friends, and welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege, where I try to explain how you can do your best work and live your best life regardless...
How to start your work diary
July 26, 2022
Hello and welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege friends. I’m your host, Alan Henry, and if you haven’t picked up a copy of Seen, Heard, and Paid:...
The Freedom to Make Mistakes
July 11, 2022
Happy Monday, if there is such a thing, and welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege. I’m your inbox harbinger, newsletter companion, and erstwhile...
None of Us Are Free Until All of Us Are Free.
June 27, 2022
Welcome back, friends, to Productivity, Without Privilege! I’m Alan Henry, your friend at the bar, who’s back at the bar, and you probably knew before you...
The power of platform
June 13, 2022
Hello and welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege! For those of you following along, this week has been incredible. Tuesday 6/7 was publication day...
Today? Just rest.
May 30, 2022
Welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege friends, where given the state of the world and the news recently, it feels weird to promote my book. I’ll do...
Choose Community, In the Face of Injustice
May 16, 2022
Hello friends, and welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege! If you’re new here (and there are quite a few new faces, welcome, all of you!) my name is...
Own Your Voice. Even When You Change It.
May 2, 2022
Happy May, friends, and welcome back to another Productivity, WIthout Privilege. I’m your ever-stalwart host and companion through these ridiculous times,...
Don't Listen to Them. Stay On Social Media.
April 18, 2022
Good morning, afternoon, or evening wherever you are, my friends. I’m Alan Henry, your host for this email. I’ll bring some bread for the table if you like,...
Let’s Talk About Respectability (and Open-Handed Slapping)
April 4, 2022
Hello guys, gals, and non-binary pals, my name is Alan Henry, author of Seen, Heard, and Paid: The New Work Rules for the Marginalized, and I’ll be honest...
Don't Be Jealous. Be Better. Here's How.
March 21, 2022
Hello, hello! Welcome to Productivity, WIthout Privilege. I’m Alan Henry, and I’ll be your host this evening. It’ll be a few moments before your table is...
What Is Productivity to a World at War?
March 7, 2022
Morning (or afternoon, or evening, wherever you may be) friends, and welcome back to Productivity, WIthout Privilege. I’m Alan Henry, and this time around...
A surfeit of bad takes
February 21, 2022
Hello again friends, I’m Alan Henry, and welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege, where look at me—look at me. I’m the captain now. If you haven’t...
Marginalization: It's for everyone!
February 7, 2022
Hello friends, and welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege! My name is Alan Henry, and I come in peace. And I come to, yet again, ask you to pre-...
Dear Diary...
January 24, 2022
Hello friends, and welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege. I’m Alan Henry, and I am once again asking you to preorder my book, Seen, Heard, and...
New Year, Same You, and That's Okay.
January 10, 2022
Hello and Happy New Year, friends! Welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege. I’m your ever stalwart host and master of ceremonies, Alan Henry, and...
Christmastime in Harlem
December 27, 2021
Hello friends, and welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege. I’m Alan Henry, I’ll be your host this evening. Buy my book if you haven’t already, and...
Let's Talk About Mediocrity
December 13, 2021
Welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege. I’m your host, Alan Henry, and my book has a new cover! Look, look: Isn’t it gorgeous? And of course, Seen,...
The Way We Judge Each Other
November 22, 2021
Welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege. I’ve been told that for a newsletter that’s at least partially supposed to help drum up interest in my book...
The First Racists I Ever Met
November 8, 2021
Welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege. If this is your first time with us, please keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times. We cannot...
How Salary Transparency Can Leave Some Workers Behind
October 25, 2021
Welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege. I’m Alan, I'll be your captain today, and once we have all luggage properly stowed and passengers seated...
The Big Takeaway
October 11, 2021
Welcome back to Productivity, Without Privilege. I’m Alan, I’m your host. Pull up a seat, I’ll get you something to drink. Maybe a snack? You might need one,...