Tiger Sisters

Power & Influence 101: office politics playbook from Harvard & Stanford MBAs

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May 26, 2025
Uncover the hidden dynamics of office politics and enhance your career with essential soft skills. Learn the art of listening and how to use empathy to build strong relationships. Discover the secrets to projecting executive presence, from where to sit to how to speak. Flip your nerves into excitement with a quick cardio trick. Find out how to cultivate organic mentors and negotiate collaboratively, transforming zero-sum scenarios into win-win outcomes. Empower yourself with insights that could change your professional life!
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ADVICE

Master Active Listening

  • Listen actively by repeating back what you hear to confirm understanding.
  • This makes others feel truly heard and builds goodwill even if you can't act on their requests.
ADVICE

Speak Last to Build Consensus

  • Speak last in meetings and summarize others' points before adding your own.
  • This builds consensus and makes people support your ideas because they feel heard.
ANECDOTE

Intern Sits Next to CEO

  • As a LinkedIn intern, Cherie sat next to CEO Jeff Weiner by accident in a big strategy meeting.
  • Nobody said anything, and she nervously took notes right next to the CEO, feeling out of place.
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