5 Reasons Why You Should Speak Up More — Especially If You Are a Younger Employee If you don't do this early, you'll get a reputation for not doing it at all. It's hard for bosses to value employees who don't do this — so don't wait.

As a leadership and career coach, there's one thing I routinely tell young professionals to develop before it's too late. Otherwise, they'll always feel — and often, actually be — stuck.

It's a simple thing, but it can make all the difference when Gen Z employees are starting out at their first job.

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