203: How to Be a Good Mentor | Feedback Friday

May 24, 2019

Discover the art of mentorship as hosts share insights on becoming a great mentor and the significance of accountability in the mentor-mentee relationship. Explore the emotional rollercoaster of house hunting and the importance of strategic planning in both personal and professional realms. Hear light-hearted banter about navigating college roommate dynamics and the power of metaphors to enhance communication. Plus, get tips on negotiating fair compensation in the podcasting world!

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ADVICE

Don't Cold Text

Avoid texting someone you've never met, especially a professional contact.
Getting someone's number without a proper introduction is invasive and unprofessional.

ANECDOTE

Responsible Disclosure

Jordan Harbinger's friend received Gary Vaynerchuk's number through an app's security flaw.
Instead of networking, she notified him of the flaw and protected his privacy.

ADVICE

Manage House Hunting Expectations

When house hunting, avoid excessive excitement for any specific property.
Rationalize negatives about each house to manage disappointment.

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Knowing how to find a mentor is something we've covered in depth on this show, but what advice do we have for those of you who are answering the call and want to know how to be a good mentor? In this Feedback Friday, we'll try to give this excellent question the answer it deserves.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/203.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Why has your spouse stopped calling and writing you from prison? Don't panic! Here are no less than eight possibilities.
Should you send an unsolicited text to a professional in your field just because happenstance landed their number in your lap?
You've been house hunting for six months, beaten in acceptance offers three times, and you're burning out. What's our advice for keeping your chin up?
What kind of problems can arise when college-age friends decide to become roommates? Let us count the (potential) ways!
You want to up your metaphor game from Candy Land to chess. Here's a strategy to expedite your victorious cry of "checkmate!"
Your employer wants to start a podcast with you taking lead. How should you intelligently approach the compensation side of negotiation?
Your significant other's mother is a paranoid narcissist who is trying to pull you apart. How can you loosen her grip on your beloved?
Thanks to being a long-time listener, you know how to find a mentor. But how do you ensure you're a good mentor when people come seeking your help?
Life Pro Tip: If you want to give your future child a unique or random name, consider making it their middle name.
Recommendation of the Week: Last Breath
Quick shout out to The World Wanderer!
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger.
Connect with Jason on Twitter at @jpdef and Instagram at @JPD, and check out his other show: Grumpy Old Geeks.

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