Every company has secret sources of power. Increase your political skill by learning to identify employees with backdoor power.
Improve political skill by identifying backdoor power
December 2019 Leadership Development Carnival
Honored to be included in the December 2019 Leadership Development Carnival for my article ‘Stop Looking for an EASY button’ which talks about leadership judgment.
What types of power do you hold?
What types of power do you wield at work? Use these questions to assess your influence on these six types of power identified by social psychology.
Cowardly review scores and firing firestorms
Leaders face four risks such as ‘cowardly review scores’ and ‘firing firestorms’ when they don’t provide ongoing feedback and have tough conversations.
Five Tips for Effective Performance Reviews
Consider the value of performance reviews for you and your team. Use these five tips to prepare for performance reviews with your direct reports.
Coaching requires chemistry
A successful executive coaching engagement requires chemistry between the client and coach. Learn more about what coaching chemistry is and is not.
When an overly-political star falls
Being overly-political can cause your downfall at work. This case study explores three key warnings about manipulative and unethical behavior.
The Danger of Being Under-political
If you resist ‘playing politics’, you might be sacrificing your effectiveness and your career. Instead, re-frame the concept of workplace politics and learn to navigate politics while maintaining integrity.
November 2019 Leadership Development Carnival
The Science of Working article ‘Invest in Self-confidence to Develop Leaders’ appeared in the November 2019 Leadership Development Carnival.
What is political skill?
Workplace politics play a critical role in getting things done. In this article, learn more about navigating politics and developing political skill.