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Published Sep 14, 2018

95: How to Break Free from Covert Narcissists | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo share strategies for breaking free from covert narcissists, balancing work-life chaos, and setting strong personal and professional boundaries, while offering practical advice on handling tough life decisions and toxic relationships.
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  • Investment Advice

    Navigating the tricky waters of offering financial advice to friends and former bosses can be challenging. shares his experience of being asked for investment tips by a former boss, highlighting the awkwardness of the situation. suggests a creative solution: using a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to maintain privacy and avoid giving free advice.

    It's definitely a mistake by the way, to have given great advice or any advice at all, but I get why and how this happened, so don't beat yourself up over that at all.

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    This approach allows one to protect their hard-earned insights while maintaining professional boundaries 1 2.

       

    Social Dynamics

    Complicated interpersonal dynamics can create uncomfortable social situations, as illustrated by a listener's experience with a love triangle. recounts a story where a leadership program participant found themselves entangled in a love triangle that strained friendships. Despite the emotional turmoil, the listener seeks advice on maintaining personal integrity and rising above the drama.

    I can't remember the last time I've been so hurt and humiliated. I've slowly gotten over it.

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    This narrative underscores the importance of setting boundaries and focusing on personal growth amidst challenging social dynamics 3.

       

    LinkedIn Management

    Managing LinkedIn connections effectively is crucial for maintaining a productive professional network. advises being selective with connection requests, suggesting that professionals should only connect with those they know or who offer genuine value. He also recommends using tools like TextExpander to streamline communication and save time.

    Screen your connections before accepting, trim them mercilessly and enjoy a little peace and quiet in your newsfeed.

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    This strategy helps in filtering out spam and maintaining a network that truly benefits one's career 4 5.

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