The Art of Navigating Power and Politics at Work

Welcome back to The Fulfilled Leader! In this second refreshed episode, we’re diving deep into a subject that so often surfaces in coaching sessions - organizational politics.

For many leaders, politics at work can feel murky, manipulative, or downright toxic. It’s something we often wish would just go away. And yet, it’s a reality in every workplace. In this episode, I offer a fresh perspective: what if we replaced the idea of organizational politics with relational savvy?

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why all organizations are inherently political, and why ignoring this can stall your career.
• How to engage in politics ethically and effectively, without compromising your values.
• The difference between Fox-like, Sheep-like, and Wise Owl behavior at work.
• Why relational savvy is a leadership superpower.
• My two personal stories of getting it wrong - and what they taught me about political maturity.
• A 9-part strategy to help you build influence, understand power, and drive impact without playing dirty.

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