Defining Ambition with Neha Gandhi

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Here to kick us off is Neha Gandhi, the COO and editor-in-chief of Girlboss, a new publication “for women redefining success on their own terms.” Sounds about right to us.

Neha told us all about her start in journalism, what it’s like to manage teams of mostly women, and how group texts with her friends keep her grounded (you’ll LOVE the rosebud and thorn analogy, promise).

Neha Gandhi, defining success for Girlboss and herself.

First of all, maybe it’s ok to be selfish and put yourself first, and put your career first at times. But also, “ambition” is not a dirty word. That said, none of us feel ambitious all the time and none of us have exactly the same idea of what success looks like.

Plus: Having good and bad managers, being good and bad managers, and what we’re doing to cut noninclusive and ableist language from the show. Y’all ready? Let’s do it! (There’s a full transcript, too.)

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• If you enjoy our convo about manager-ing, check this advice column from The Cut about being a better manager by being vulnerable with your team.
• Get more on Neha’s background with this interview, and follow her on Twitter for more on pop culture, politics, and the media industry.
• To hear from speakers like Paola Mendoza and Janet Mock, register for the Girlboss Rally livestream on April 28.
• For more on the topic of gratefulness and negotiating, check out this advice on how to negotiate when you’re being promoted.
• And if you’re interested in learning more about inclusive language — and maybe tweaking some of your own habits — check out this list of ableist words and the Conscious Style Guide.
• Use Slack at work? See if you can get your company to customize Slackbot to nudge your team when they use noninclusive language.

No, You Go is a weekly podcast about being ambitious, building a career that won’t make you miserable, and finding friends who’ll high-five you along the way. Hosted by Jenn Lukas, Katel LeDu, and Sara Wachter-Boettcher. Produced by EDITAUDIO. Made with ❤ in Philadelphia.

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