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How to Deal with Political Conflict at Work

Let's Grow Leaders

Navigate political conflict at work with a combination of clarity, connection, and curiosity When you think of talking with people at work who have different political beliefs, your first response might be like that of many people we’ve encountered as we wrote Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict : “Yeah, no.

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4 Dimensions of Office Politics that Matter Most

Leadership Freak

If unethical office politics turn your stomach, good. But office politics exist wherever people work. What is ethical office politics? Learn the four dimensions of office politics and suggestions for success. You can't thrive in organizations by putting your head down and ignoring people.

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5 Powerful Words That Will End All Office Politics Immediately

Lead from Within

Office politics can be a major source of stress and frustration. As an executive leadership coach, I have seen the negative impact of office politics on company culture. Completely eliminating office politics may be impossible. It can decrease productivity, lower morale, and increase turnover rates.

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Does “Politically Correct” Mean Inclusive and Respectful?

Leading in Context

Lately there has been a lot of discussion about the term "politically correct," sometimes shortened to "PC." I have noticed it is used when people refer to the pressure to be polite to all people, including those who are different from themselves. .

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How the Best Leaders Navigate Office Politics Effectively

Lead from Within

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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3 Listening Lessons We Can All Use From Political Leadership

Let's Grow Leaders

But ironically, there’s one leadership quality that often gets the silent treatment. They speak in sound […] The post 3 Listening Lessons We Can All Use From Political Leadership appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. accountability Change Communication Culture constituents listening political leadership politics'

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Leadership and Office Politics

N2Growth Blog

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. Thoughts?

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