How to Navigate the Workplace Politics Game

Summary: <p>Not a game we want to play but at some point in your career you will likely get sucked in. </p> <p>Sometimes it can feel like you're navigating a mine field but there are things we can do that are within our control. </p> <p><strong>Tips: </strong></p> <ol> <li>Know the players </li> <li>Find out or try to determine true motivations </li> <li>Stay away from gossip / rumors / etc. </li> <li>Focus on the positive </li> <li>Build and cultivate relationships </li> <li>Voice your questions / concerns / business case with reasoning but we ok with nothing resulting from it </li> <li>Ask yourself if you are contributing or fueling the fire </li> <li>Tackle the biggest / hardest tasks / conversation first </li> <li>Lead with the mindset to help and be of service </li> <li>Hit and exceed goals </li> <li>Leverage your expertise and knowledge</li> <li>Be genuine and sincere </li> <li>Pick your battles </li> <li>Be solutions oriented </li> <li>Own up to your part </li> </ol> <p><br></p> <p><strong>To support the show: </strong></p> <p><strong>Paypal: </strong></p> <p><a href="http://paypal.me/stephdennis13">paypal.me/stephdennis13</a></p> <p><strong>Anchor: </strong></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/careertalk">https://anchor.fm/careertalk</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>For show notes go to:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/">http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>To work together: </p> <p><a href="http://listentocareertalk.com/">listentocareertalk.com</a> </p> <p><br></p> <p>For the Google Survey: </p> <p><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1">https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>To connect: </strong></p> <p>Instagram: </p> <p>@stephdennis13 </p> <p>@careertalkpodcast</p> <p>Facebook:</p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/stephdennis13">www.facebook.com/stephdennis13</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>You’re awesome!! </strong></p> <p><strong>Go be your amazing self today!!! </strong></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/a1293a0/podcast/sponsor/acugkf/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message