The Old Rule: Work Harder
These are the common myths and false assumptions that make it easier for the women we know to leave the political game playing to other people. Let's examine each of these myths individually and dissect why developing a new lens for thinking about political skills can offer each of us a few new tools for success.
The Old Rules
1. Playing politics is sleazy.
2. I've never been good at office politics.
3. It's possible to opt out of the political game at work.
4. Hard work is enough to get me noticed and promoted.
5. Business should be a meritocracy.
Playing Politics Is Sleazy
There it is again. We're victims of our values, which some people say stress relationships over rules, and nurturing over competition. We believe ...
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