Why engaging with office politics is essential for your career
“I just want to do a good job and stay away from politics”, Kate told me. A 35-year old talented management consultant, my client was a rising star in her global organisation.

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“I just want to do a good job and stay away from politics”, Kate told me. A 35-year old talented management consultant, my client was a rising star in her global organisation.
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It doesn’t mean you can’t learn to train and present with more confidence, amplify your voice or control your body language to support your message. It means you don’t need to be someone else. Or wish you were. Or compare yourself negatively with others. Although it’s OK to use them as a role model. I […]
It doesn’t mean you can’t learn to train and present with more confidence, amplify your voice or control your body language to support your message. It means you don’t need to be someone else. Or wish you were. Or compare yourself negatively with others. Although it’s OK to use them as a role model. I […]
It doesn’t mean you can’t learn to train and present with more confidence, amplify your voice or control your body language to support your message. It means you don’t need to be someone else. Or wish you were. Or compare yourself negatively with others. Although it’s OK to use them as a role model. I […]
It doesn’t mean you can’t learn to train and present with more confidence, amplify your voice or control your body language to support your message. It means you don’t need to be someone else. Or wish you were. Or compare yourself negatively with others. Although it’s OK to use them as a role model. I […]