Thrive Out of Spite
There’s a song by Charlotte Sands called Spite, which pops into my head every now and again when I’m feeling a little down. And honestly, I think spite can...
They Not Like Us
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
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
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?
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?
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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."
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
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?
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.
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.
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...
