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Published Sep 6, 2019

248: How to Navigate Around a Hostile Coworker | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo share actionable strategies for managing hostile coworkers, navigating toxic work environments, and protecting career trajectories; also discussed are the value of advanced degrees versus work experience, and mastering the art of networking to bolster professional credibility.
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  • Name-Dropping

    Name-dropping can be a double-edged sword in professional settings. explains that name-dropping should only be done if it adds value to the conversation and can be backed up with action. Otherwise, it comes off as approval-seeking behavior and can damage your social status 1. shares his own experience of being advised to stop name-dropping when he first moved to Hollywood, as it made him look foolish 2.

    You have to be able to back it up. Name-dropping most of the time it's only for you. You want to gain points, but it backfires. You look ridiculous.

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    To avoid this pitfall, they suggest only mentioning names if it genuinely benefits the other person involved.

       

    Credibility

    Building professional credibility requires a strategic approach. advises subtly ensuring that higher-ups are aware of your contributions without appearing self-serving. For instance, casually mentioning your involvement in successful projects during informal interactions can be effective 3. adds that cc'ing bosses on relevant emails can help, but warns against overdoing it to avoid being seen as annoying 4.

    You can get credit where credit is due, but you don't want to make this all about you and a mission to increase your profile every single day.

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    The goal is to strike a balance between being recognized for your work and maintaining a team-oriented image.

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