At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
56. Politics Sucks
Sep 2, 2020
The team discusses the negative impact of office politics on culture and relationships, as well as strategies to promote a culture of giving credit in the workplace. They explore the motivations behind political behavior and emphasize the importance of pursuing truth and avoiding politics in order to create a successful organization.
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- Office politics can destroy a company's culture and hinder productivity, decision-making, and morale.
- Fostering a culture of raw honesty and open communication can transform an organization and provide a competitive advantage.
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The prevalence and damaging effects of workplace politics
Workplace politics can be one of the most harmful and counterproductive aspects of a business. Politics in the workplace involves people choosing their words and actions based not on what they genuinely think, but on what they want others to do or think. It is a form of manipulation and a violation of honesty. Despite its negative impact, politics is unfortunately quite common in organizations, leading to poor decision-making, slowed productivity, and low morale. Overcoming workplace politics requires actively discouraging it, promoting truth-telling, and rewarding individuals who demonstrate integrity and transparency.
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