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Navigating Office Politics: Building a Successful Career Through Savvy Behaviors.

Rich Gee Group

Office politics, the art of influencing others to achieve goals within the workplace, is a subject that often evokes strong reactions. However, another side to this coin is one where "good political behavior" can propel your career forward. In contrast, "bad political behavior" can be detrimental.

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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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8 Examples of Wrongful Termination

HR Digest

That’s why learning the different examples of wrongful termination is a good start in case you need to make a legal claim. Examples Of Wrongful Termination. If you think any of these examples of wrongful termination cases seems familiar to you, then you may have been unlawfully dismissed.

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Political Affinity Is Crucial For Cross-Border Merger Success

The Horizons Tracker

Politics may seem to play a minimal role in business, but research from the University of Exeter Business School suggests that it is extremely important when it comes to cross-border mergers. Indeed, the researchers found that investors tend to frown upon mergers where there is little evidence of political affinity. Political affinity.

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Stop Stressing, Start Typing—How to Politely Ask for an Update

HR Digest

You don’t know how to politely ask for an update without implying that they’re falling behind on their tasks. Sometimes colleagues genuinely get caught up with other tasks and forget to handle your request, and a polite follow-up email can set them back on track. If the matter is urgent, then mention the word in the subject line.

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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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Leadership & Political Correctness | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

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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