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Using positive power and politics
From the course: Management Tips
Using positive power and politics
Man with glasses: Politics is part of work. It usually gets a bad rap. Politics can be good or bad, but your goal is clear. Behave in a way that lets you build and use political power while not contributing to the negative stereotype. I don't want to justify bad political behaviors, but it is somewhat understandable where these behaviors come from. In an environment where one group's success can be limited by another group's success, some leaders feel compelled to begin empire building. They make decisions not simply based on what they need for them and their group, but also based on how they might gain leverage or control over other groups. Sometimes they do this by attempting to assert control over others. This might include trying to make changes to the organizational chart and reporting channels, or by trying to put in place rules and procedures that ensure one group has more control over another. Another tactic that is very common is to create duplicate resources. If they can't…
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Creating a lasting first impression2m 33s
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Reading body language2m 51s
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Becoming a better listener2m 44s
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Communicating with candor2m 16s
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Storytelling at work2m 39s
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Using persuasion at work2m 50s
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The keys to great conversation2m 20s
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Selling your ideas2m 30s
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Leading with ideas over numbers4m 10s
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Developing executive presence2m 56s
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Speaking to be heard3m 8s
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Using positive power and politics3m 8s
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Structuring an effective presentation3m 13s
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How to deliver an effective presentation2m 44s
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Dealing with inappropriate comments2m 43s
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