The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin: Leadership Strategy for Senior Professionals

How to Deal with Copycats

Jill Griffin Season 4 Episode 127

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What do you do when someone steals your idea? This isn't legal advice; this is strategy.  In this episode, I discuss: 

  • The difference between competition and a copycat
  • How to use inspiration but not plagiarize
  • The 4 main things you need to think about when someone copies you
  • Why it may be different if you are a freelancer and how to take precautions
  • How to address the copycat
  • What I did when someone recently stole from me

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Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention.

With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.

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