Happier in Hollywood Ep. 445: Fighting The War Of Attrition
Nov 20, 2025
Laverne McKinnon, an executive coach and author of the Moonshot Mentor Substack, joins the discussion on handling workplace rudeness. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing when rudeness violates personal values and suggests using curiosity to de-escalate tense situations. Laverne also dives into setting boundaries for self-protection and choosing battles wisely within professional dynamics. Additionally, the hosts share practical strategies for aspiring writers to enter Hollywood's war of attrition.
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Bowling Ball Slip And Secondhand Embarrassment
- June shared a bowling story where a too-tight ball dragged her down an oily lane, causing public humiliation.
- Her friends pretended nothing happened, which increased her embarrassment but became a funny memory.
Toilet Cover In Shirt During Big Pitch
- Diane told of a client presentation ruined when a toilet seat cover stuck out of her shirt, which she awkwardly removed.
- The buyers laughed about it later and continued buying, turning embarrassment into rapport.
Join And Stay In The War
- Get into the war of attrition by living where the industry gathers and meeting people in person when possible.
- Join a writers' group, keep networking, and maintain one great sample script that you keep improving.
