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Published Apr 5, 2024

973: Kid's Not Possessed, She Just Needs a Safe Nest | Feedback Friday

Join Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi as they share hilarious cultural anecdotes from Japan, delve into workplace dynamics with a resistant boss, and tackle family struggles involving addiction, abusive relationships, and cultural pressures, offering practical and heartfelt advice throughout.
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  • Boss Feedback

    Navigating the complexities of providing feedback to an older, resistant boss is a significant challenge. and discuss the dilemma of whether to hold back on bringing in new clients or to confront the boss, Seymour, with constructive criticism. They highlight the importance of having tough conversations as a crucial leadership skill, suggesting that the cost of not speaking up might outweigh the risks of addressing the issue 1 2.

    The most important thing here is learning to have a tough conversation like this. That's very much a part of becoming a great leader.

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    Ultimately, they advise framing the conversation around business losses to make the feedback more palatable to Seymour.

       

    Client Interactions

    The impact of negative client interactions due to Seymour's behavior is a pressing concern. points out that clients' decisions to leave are a form of feedback that Seymour should understand, as they directly affect the company's bottom line 3. Jordan Harbinger4.

    It's not just that this guy has bad table manners, it's that he's actually alienating people. And this is a real problem if you're losing clients.

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    They recommend approaching Seymour with specific examples of client feedback to encourage him to reconsider his approach.

       

    Workplace Promises

    Evaluating the credibility of Seymour's promises is crucial for career planning. questions the sincerity of Seymour's assurances about handing over the company, suggesting they might be empty promises 5. Jordan Harbinger6.

    I kind of think you should remove the idea that you're definitely going to take over the company from your calculation here.

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    They stress the importance of being proactive in career development and not being overly dependent on uncertain leadership.

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