The Art of Manliness

#393: The Importance of Building Your Social Capital

Apr 4, 2018

Jordan Harbinger, former host of The Art of Charm Podcast and current host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, shares his journey after losing a decade-long job. He emphasizes the vital role of social capital during tough times, revealing how relationships acted as his safety net. Listeners gain insights on actionable steps to develop social connections, practical exercises for enhancing networks, and the importance of genuine, supportive interactions. Through personal anecdotes, he illustrates how navigating setbacks can lead to resilience and growth.

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Quick takeaways

Building and maintaining a robust social circle is crucial for resilience during major life transitions like job loss.

Experiencing job loss triggers emotional turmoil, making effective coping mechanisms essential for navigating uncertainty and recovery.

Proactive measures such as reaching out for help and maintaining meaningful connections enhance social capital and deepen relationships.

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The Importance of Social Capital

Building and maintaining a robust social circle is essential for personal and professional resilience. When facing significant life changes such as a job loss, relationships become a key asset that can provide support and opportunities. A strong network enhances one's ability to recover from setbacks and navigate uncertain circumstances. As emphasized in the discussion, investing in relationships before a crisis occurs creates a safety net that can be instrumental during challenging times.

Intro

3min

Navigating Life's Transitions

22min

Building Social Capital: The Key to Navigating Career Setbacks

5min

Building Genuine Social Capital

15min

Strengthening Social Capital for Personal Resilience

2min

Leadership in Transition: The Power of Vulnerability

5min

Navigating Worry and Taking Action

2min

At some point all of us will likely experience a job loss or some other big life setback. While it can feel like your world is crashing down, there’s one asset you'll hopefully have at your disposal which can help you weather the storm: your social circle.
My guest today experienced the buoying power of relationships firsthand when he lost a job he held for over ten years. His name is Jordan Harbinger and we’ve had him on the podcast before. For 11 years he was the host of the Art of Charm Podcast, but recently found himself out of the host chair and without a job. But thanks to the social connections he’s built up over the past decade, Jordan was able to quickly get back on his feet and now has a new show.
Today on the podcast, Jordan shares what it's like to lose a job he held for a decade and what specific tactics he used to manage the roller coaster of emotions that come with that. We then dig into how his social circle was the key asset that helped him get back on his feet quickly and what you can do to start developing social capital today so it can buoy you up in a time of need.
Lots of actionable advice in this episode. You’ll want to take notes.

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The Art of Manliness

#393: The Importance of Building Your Social Capital

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Importance of Social Capital

Navigating Emotional Challenges After Job Loss

Overcoming Catastrophizing with Action

The Role of Vulnerability in Seeking Help

Proactive Networking and Relationship Maintenance

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