Navigating Politics as a Senior Leader: Overcome Approval-Withholding Behaviors

When you’re dealing with somebody who’s looking to slow you down, be proactive about understanding the concerns and addressing them in a public forum.

Every organization suffers from some level of political intrigue. Whether it’s hoarding of resources, manipulative tactics, or passive aggressive behavior office politics distract your organization from getting things done. It also makes time at the office stressful and discouraging. Ignoring these dynamics can create risk for you, but you can take a productive approach to dealing with common political issues.

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