Those of us who are breathing must live with the impact of politics in our lives. (I'm not sure that holds for hermits.) It is especially true for those of us who work in organizations. It matters not the type.
One of my valued mentors provides this admonition: “You'd better understand how the game is played, but know you don’t have to kiss the ring.” The same mentor asserts that "every decision is a political decision." Wise counsel on both fronts.
Some key strategies we can leverage in navigating tricky political waters include:
- KNOW what we believe and be transparent in sharing those beliefs
- Act on those beliefs dependably
- Resist being openly judgmental/critical of others
- Avoid pettiness
- Strive always to raise others up
- Assume there are NO SECRETS
A good definition of Integrity is when our actions consistently align with the things we believe/espouse. Folks can then have TRUST in knowing what to expect from us.
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