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Published Nov 8, 2019

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Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo dive into personal development, relationship dynamics, and workplace challenges, sharing insightful advice on navigating career transitions, handling infidelity, and dealing with office gossip, all while building confidence in professional and personal arenas.
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  • Handling Gossip

    Handling workplace gossip requires a strategic approach. suggests addressing the issue directly but without anger, asking the person involved what might have caused the negative behavior 1. This method often embarrasses the gossipers, making them stop their behavior. shares a personal experience where venting about a colleague led to unintended consequences, highlighting the importance of mindful communication 2.

    Sometimes you just say stuff about people. I mean, hell, who hasn't said anything about their best friend in the whole world once. Imagine getting caught for that and you're just thinking, "Crap, I just had a headache."

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    Confronting gossip can help restore a positive work environment and potentially mend relationships.

       

    Dealing with Betrayal

    Dealing with betrayal in the workplace is challenging but necessary. Jordan advises confronting the betrayer calmly and asking them to explain their actions 1. This approach can reveal their true intentions and potentially stop the negative behavior. If the behavior persists, documenting incidents and involving HR may be necessary.

    If he denies it, just keep asking him to clear up why this keeps getting back to you. You can also tell him to knock it off because it's against the company's values.

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    Addressing betrayal head-on can prevent further damage and maintain team morale.

       

    Building Confidence

    Building confidence in a new role involves embracing challenges and learning quickly. Jordan recommends diving into tasks and gaining as much experience as possible to overcome self-doubt 3. This method helps reduce overthinking and accelerates the learning process. He emphasizes that making mistakes is part of the journey and should be seen as learning opportunities.

    If you dabble and you go slowly, you might feel like you're getting the hang of it slowly but surely. But it's going to look to your supervisors like you're progressing slowly and tentatively.

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    By immersing oneself fully, new employees can quickly build confidence and demonstrate their capabilities.

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