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9 to 5ish with theSkimm

Gayle King on Knowing Your Worth

9 to 5ish with theSkimm

theSkimm

Entrepreneurship, Careers, Business

4.71.9K Ratings

🗓️ 4 August 2021

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

What does it actually mean to know your worth at work? This week, we asked the queen of confidence (and of morning TV), Gayle King, how she found hers. She told us her self worth came from years of salary negotiations, building strong support systems, navigating setbacks, and dealing with tough bosses. In this episode, Gayle shares: Her mindset going into negotiations How she gained a sense of self worth as a junior reporter Why tough moments and failure can add to self worth How she leans on her support system Why celebrating other people’s success adds to your self worth (hi, Oprah) How she dealt with being underestimated

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0:00.0

This episode is brought to you by Sachs Off Fifth, where you can find designer clothes,

0:05.3

shoes, bags, home decor, and beauty products up to 70% off. We'll explain more in a bit,

0:12.4

but first, let's get into the episode.

0:19.8

You and your own mind have to figure out what you want, what you will accept and what you won't

0:25.3

accept and be prepared to walk away if they're not going to meet what you want.

0:32.4

I'm Carly Zaken and I'm Danielle Weisberg. Welcome to 9-5-ish with the skin.

0:38.3

We've run into so many questions over the years and had so many moments where we needed advice

0:44.6

and we got it from women who'd been there. And that's what we're bringing you with this show.

0:49.9

Each week we're helping you get what you want out of your career by talking to the smartest

0:54.4

leaders we know. Because we know your work life is a lot more than 9-5.

1:00.0

All right, let's get into it.

1:05.1

Hi everyone. We are so excited to talk to today's guest, Gail King,

1:09.4

is the co-host of CBS This Morning, where she brings millions of Americans the news each

1:15.1

morning. She's also the editor at large of Oprah Daily. Throughout her journalism career,

1:21.4

she's won a number of awards, including three Emmys and a spot in the broadcasting hall of fame.

1:28.8

While at the anchor desk, Gail has shaped national conversations, especially around racial justice

1:35.0

and the Black Lives Matter movement. Gail, welcome to the show.

1:39.3

Hi, Carly and Danielle. How are you guys? How are you doing?

1:43.0

Oh, it's been a hectic morning all good.

1:45.7

Before we start talking about work in your career, we like to start up these interviews with our

1:50.3

quick lightning round to get warmed up. Quick questions, quick answers. You ready, Gail?

1:55.0

I stay ready. That's why I love you.

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