Katie Couric on Failing Publicly and Working on the Weekends

This week, Sali is joined by Katie Couric, an industry icon (a term we don't use lightly). Katie is an award-winning journalist, podcaster, documentary filmmaker, and best-selling author. She started her career working at CNN and NBC News in the ‘80s and, most famously, was the host of the Today show for 15 years. She then went on to anchor the CBS Evening News—the first woman to do so—became the host of her own daytime show, Katie; authored her New York Times bestseller Going There; and today is the founder of Katie Couric Media. 

Sali and Katie dive into all things confidence, representation, and, yes, failure. And, like any great work friend, Katie candidly shares how she's navigated them all—more often than not, in front of the camera. Plus, don't miss:

• Katie's perspective on work-life balance, or lack thereof.
• how she found confidence, even when she was asked to never appear on air ever again.
• learning to lean on mentors and dealing with terrible, inappropriate coworkers.
• the power she's found in sharing her story. Even the most personal parts.
• how media has changed since the '80s, and how it hasn't.
• and why Katie will never stop talking about politics.

For more, follow Katie on Instagram @katiecouric and check out her Work Friends profile: www.argentwork.com/blogs/work-friends/katie-couric

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