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OFFICE POLITICS: THE GAME YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO IGNORE

OFFICE POLITICS: THE GAME YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO IGNORE

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Decoding the Hidden Rules of the Workplace: a Guide to Office Politics.

In this episode, Mpeo Nkosi dives deep into the often-dreaded world of office politics with guest Niven Postma, a strategy and leadership consultant and author of "If You Don't Do Politics, Politics Will Do You."

Niven and Mpeo dismantle common myths surrounding workplace dynamics, revealing that political intelligence isn't about manipulation, but rather about understanding the unspoken rules, building relationships, and ethically wielding influence to achieve your goals and support your team.

Key Discussion Points:
• Defining Office Politics
• The Inevitability of Politics
• The Five Myths of Office Politics
• Ethical Influence
• Understanding Your "Otherness"
• The Power of Visibility
• Avoiding Political Suicide
• Toxic Work Environments
• The Problem with "Empowerment" and "Authenticity"
• Mistaking Activity for Achievement
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