Why Most Managers Avoid Office Politics and Why That's Costly

A lot of professionals, especially those who’ve been promoted for their solo skills, want nothing to do with politics. It feels manipulative, unnecessary, maybe even beneath them. Office Politics isn’t just about manipulation or backroom deals. At its core, it’s about access—to information, to decision-makers, to opportunities. It’s also about protection for you and your team. In this episode I show you why you need office politics and give you a 4 step process to help you navigate it more effectively.