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Published Dec 7, 2018

131: How to Know When It’s Time to Start a Side Hustle | Feedback Friday

Dive into the dual realms of personal and professional growth as Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo navigate complex relationship dynamics, offer strategic career advice with John Lee Dumas on starting a side hustle, and tackle workplace challenges with tactical savvy, providing listeners with actionable insights and timing wisdom.
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  • Workplace Bullying

    Workplace bullying can manifest in subtle yet damaging ways, as shares his experiences with a dismissive principal. He describes being excluded from group interactions and having his achievements overlooked, which identifies as adult bullying 1. Jordan recounts his own similar experiences at a law firm, where reporting such behavior to HR was initially dismissed as imagination. However, when escalated to his university's career services, the firm took drastic measures to rectify the situation 2.

    It's a little bit like, “Huh, we don't care about you. We're leaving you out deliberately. I'm ignoring you personally.”

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    Ultimately, Jordan advises that if a new leader is on the horizon, it might be best to wait for a fresh start rather than trying to change the current principal's perception 2.

       

    Sensitive Info

    Handling sensitive information requires tact and discretion, especially when unintended access occurs. discusses a scenario where a colleague inadvertently shared confidential client data, raising concerns about potential misuse 3. suggests addressing such mistakes directly but kindly, emphasizing the importance of a phone call over email to avoid creating a written record. This approach not only reassures the colleague but also builds trust and prevents future errors 4.

    I've seen this mistake here and there, and I've almost made it myself, so no worries. It happens.

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    By handling the situation with empathy, one can transform a potential issue into an opportunity for strengthening professional relationships.

       

    Value Recognition

    Ensuring your contributions are recognized in a biased work environment can be challenging. shares how his principal's bias led to his efforts being undervalued, impacting his morale 1. suggests that when a new leader arrives, it's an opportunity to start fresh and demonstrate your value without the baggage of past biases 2.

    When a new leader comes into a position, they're very likely to start with a blank slate.

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    This clean slate allows for a renewed focus on showcasing one's strengths and contributions, potentially leading to better recognition and career satisfaction.

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