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What does it mean?
The group has gained professional respect after being previously treated with dismissive labels.
In plain terms
We are now treated like musicians instead of weird hobbies.
What can you take from it?
Professional respect grows with time.

Where it applies

  • career progression
  • team dynamics
  • public perception

Putting it to work

  • build professional credibility
  • wait for recognition

Questions to consider

  • How do you want to be treated?
  • What changed your team's standing?

Another view

Respect may be fleeting depending on external trends.

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