Lead from Within

JUNE 8, 2023

Office politics can be a fact of life in any organization, and it can be especially challenging for leaders who are trying to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and conflicting agendas. Here are a few strategies that the best leaders use to navigate office politics: Lead by example: The best leaders lead by example.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Office politics usually gets a bad rap and is often associated with toxic cultures that result in marginalized groups being frozen out. New research from King’s College London highlights how it doesn’t have to be that way, and there are approaches that can lead to a healthier form of office politics that is more inclusive.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Nowadays, people change their careers frequently for personal and professional growth and to earn more money, but the last thing you want to do is sacrifice a good situation for more money or less flexibility. One of the primary motivations for hanging careers is personal development. Work Location .

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 10, 2019

Want to get unstuck, and pull off the most daring and fulfilling career move of your life—landing a new career that you’re genuinely passionate about? Career changers face unique challenges that demand fresh approaches. SUCCEED in the right career! Don’t settle. Learn more and register here.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Politics and personal agendas can derail a high-performing team. Learn the difference between being savvy and being political. Personal agendas and politics can derail the performance of your entire team and your team will no longer be high performing. Now, there’s a difference between being savvy and being political.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It’s well known that beginning your career in an economic recession can have a profound and lasting impact upon your entire career. New research from the University of Michigan highlights how political disruption affects the careers of first-year doctors. Political engagement. Greater awareness.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2012

This is the time of year when most of us turn our attention to presidential politics, but let us not forget that business is also political – to think otherwise is simply naïve. Office politics exist in every organization without regard for industry, structure, culture or values.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 2, 2024

Politics and religion are two topics that tend to be as divisive as they are unifying, as people seldom change their minds on either. It’s perhaps reasonable to assume, therefore, that politics is a topic best avoided in the workplace, and yet a growing number of employers are tackling social and political issues head-on.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 16, 2013

Individualized performance management systems Hidden agendas History and scar tissue Politics Expectations of reciprocity Burnout… And yet, helping is the biggest predictor of team success. Research also shows that genuine helping improves careers. Culture grow your career Adam Grant Give and Take giving helping teamwork'

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 14, 2023

While the duopoly seems impregnable in the United States, in Europe it’s far more common for new political parties to emerge. “By then, the MPs who helped build the new formation may have deserted it or their political careers may have ended,” the researchers explain. percentage points less likely to dissolve.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 16, 2022

Ever been in a meeting where everyone else seems to be making all the right moves but you’re just sitting there and wondering if this is office politics at work? It’s no secret that negative office politics can be a real grind. But what if there was something you could do to avoid getting sucked into workplace politics ?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 4, 2014

But, sadly, most of my career lessons I learned the hard way. Today I share my biggest career lessons- learned from years of angst and my fair share of stupidity. 9 Career Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner. I’m sure many someones warned me and share their wisdom. Looking forward to hearing your number 10s.

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HR Digest

JULY 2, 2023

Are you an HR professional looking to take your career to the next level? From honing your technical expertise to cultivating essential soft skills, we’ll explore the key areas that can propel your career forward. So, let’s dive into the key areas you should focus on to advance your HR career.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In the UK, many politicians stem from a very tailored background, with the most common being studying politics at either Oxford or Cambridge, and then either going directly into politics or a think tank as an intermediary step.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

It could end your career. Office… Continue reading → Backstabbers Culture Influence Leading Taking others higher adversarial relationship Leadership Development Office Politics' An adversarial relationship with a skilled office politician destroys opportunities.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Here's the Secrets by @PhilCooke The golden strategy of stacked “marginal gains” via @bigthink 8 Easy Ways to Regain Focus by @stopyourdrama Marlene Chism PODCAST: Juergen Resch with @jamesstrock Echoes of 1924?

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Alas, a new study suggests that such a mindset might actually be harmful to the career of a politician. It will be even more worrying if political parties start actively recruiting for candidates with lower openness to new experience scores.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

OXYMORON …Great leaders are not politically correct, but they are politically savvy – there is a difference. Putting political agendas and peer pressure aside (as great leaders do), leaders should not make their choices based upon public opinion. Their responsibility is to be correct; not politically correct.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 30, 2015

"Office politics can make or break your career. Women avoid politics due to their belief that it’s dirty and underhanded, and it’s a waste of their valuable time. We need to embrace office politics to get ahead." We need to embrace office politics to get ahead."

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 15, 2020

As we settle into this new normal and remote work becomes a more standardized practice for how businesses run, individuals need to adjust their current strategies in order to stay visible and relevant in the workplace and ask how best to advance their careers.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2016

In yesterday’s post , I shared eight things I know now, that I wish I had known when I had started my career. Being agile and ready to bend and adapt to changing circumstances is an absolutely vital skill set to develop if you want to have a career that’s as frustration free as possible. You don’t need to politic any further than that.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 21, 2021

The reasons for this are many and varied, from the precarious political situation, through the fear of going out into the world of job interviews again to the fear that they will not be able to find a new job at all, and especially not one that will offer the same conditions as the current job. Soon the 9-5 will return…possibly.

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 4, 2022

You harm yourself, limit opportunities, and frustrate your career when you avoid polite conversations. Small talk creates advantage. Who enjoys more opportunity? The person who avoids people or the person who gets to… Continue reading →

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Building a great relationship with your boss is so important as you work to up your game, get the feedback you need, navigate organizational politics, and grow your influence and impact. A great boss can also be a remarkable career elixir. And, […].

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 16, 2012

In Losing It , he draws on his experiences primarily at GE to highlight the behaviors that are career killers. You need to ask yourself every day of your career, ‘Am I up to speed? The ultimate sustainable advantage in your career is the ability to learn. Bill Lane was Jack Welch’s speechwriter for nearly two decades.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 9, 2021

Because of this, individuals need to adjust their current strategies in order to stay visible and relevant in the workplace and ask how best to advance their careers. Listen in as Bonnie Marcus author of The Politics of Promotion and Not Done Yet!

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Coaching Tip

OCTOBER 3, 2013

“Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.” Plato (paraphrased). Politics are about power, the acquisition of power, the distribution of power, the uses and abuses of power. Any relationship--personal or professional--becomes political the moment power is introduced. "In

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Inherent in the definition of career is the opportunity to progress. Notwithstanding politics, nowhere is the notion of upward mobility more prevalent than in the world of business. So what is wrong with managing your career? Honorable career management must be anchored in the right values. You owe it to yourself.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

With mounting international tensions, economic collapses, family divisions, and political discord, trust is in short supply. Co-authored by Taylor Becker, this memoir provides a unique blend of personal anecdotes and professional wisdom from Wien's decades-long career. by David Horsager Can I trust you?

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

OCTOBER 31, 2024

People looking to advance their careers in the organization might try to curry favor with key stakeholders and influencers. Every organization suffers from some level of political intrigue. This can mean taking credit for your ideas as their own.

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Art Petty

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

It turns out, ignoring or avoiding the political environment in your workplace is naïve and career limiting. Instead, you need to rethink and reframe your relationship with office politics and focus on building clean-power.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

If you want to get the most out of your time in your career, it’s important that you begin thinking early about your skillset and the way you interact with your colleagues. Professional development is something that begins from a conscious awareness of where you’d like to be in your career and taking informed steps towards that goal.

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Career Advancement

MAY 10, 2021

Becoming the favorite employee at work requires some political maneuvering—think of it as strategic relationship building. Tell your boss about your career aspirations and map out a plan toward achieving your goals. As you do these things, you’ll build a great deal of momentum in your career, which will continue propelling you forward.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 12, 2020

However, others feel that volunteering is not enough, so they begin careers that allow them to help other people. If you want to do more to improve your community, consider starting a new career in one of these areas. One of the most tangible ways to help other people is to begin a career in medicine.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Legitimacy Crisis of US Politics Looms by @jamesstrock Rising Independent Voter Numbers Are Fire Bell in the Night Not Sure Where to Start with Your AI Strategy? 2 Simple Writing Momentum Hacks by @wallybock How Failure Feeds Creativity Being right all the time is killing creativity. And this will get worse with AI.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Every organization suffers from some level of political intrigue. Whether it’s hoarding of resources, manipulative tactics, or passive aggressive behavior office politics distract your organization from getting things done. Seek to fully understand the situation before you say yes.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 27, 2020

Bonnie Marcus, author of The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead , speaks on the power of building strategic workplace relationships in a virtual world. She is passionate about helping you step into your power and take charge of your career. It’s the jumpstart you’ve been looking for!

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