“I cannot please everybody, I can only please myself”

This is only half-true to the politically-savvy worker. Why?

Take the example of this employee who never gets tired of going around saying her usual good mornings and compliments to everybody including the bigwigs. She almost won “Ms. Congeniality” for the Ms. U.S.A pageant but have you ever wondered why?

She is playing good politics in your organization. You do not think that hard work alone will get you on top, do you?

There is more to it than just being hard working, determined, and doing the job right to climb the corporate ladder. You will also be graded on how you play the game of politics and this is very crucial to your success. You have to understand that it is very important to understand the political playing field of your organization

Office politics is easy to play if you know how to do it. It starts with accepting the fact that it is a part of your work. The best way to start is to have conversations with the Ms. Congenialities of your organization.

You have to learn and assess your colleagues. Ask what motivates them. This can lead to the opening up of minefields, which represent their professional and personal agendas. This will be beneficial for someone like you as you learn some useful tactics on your way to the top.

Another thing that you might observe about the Ms. Congenialities of your company is their attentiveness to their colleagues’ problems and issues. Show genuine concern for their issues. Active listening skills will come very handy at this part of the game.

It is also good but tricky to encourage your colleagues to share their thoughts on things. Create light moments to initiate such type of conversation. This can also be done when you are both outside of the office.

You may try to do all these but it is always wise to put your interest forward because bigwigs, in real life, play favorites. Some of them do not really care about their employees.

Here are some thoughts to consider if you want to participate in the arena of office politics:

•    keep in mind that the existence of office politics is a reality

•    mingle with bigwigs and soon-to-be stars

•    never waste time on has-beens and those with no-hope

•    develop professional relationships with influential people

•    plan strategically and be aware of office issues by becoming a confidante to your colleagues

•    show genuine interest in other people’s stories

After you have dispelled the myths in your mind and accepted politics as a part of your life, it is now time to maximize the strengths you have.

It is important to be aware of your talents so you can take a step forward. Highlight your talents by developing and implementing projects that will draw attention to your skills. Be willing to share these with your colleagues and at the same time, share the limelight with others. Give others the opportunity to shine.

Yes, it is true that you can only do so much and not please everybody but the key to winning in office politics is to wow the “powers-that-be”. Make them aware of the skills that you have and the things that you can do. Thus, you can use your talents to put you in a position where you can win the game.

Do you interesting to learn ways that will keep yourselves from looking bad. Visit the guide to office politics site.

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People’s image of office politics consists of the following: cruel, unforgiving, and unethical.

No wonder that nobody is interested to take part in office politics. If you find yourself behind enemy lines for whatever reason, then the best thing to do in order to save your job is to wade right in and beat them at their own game.

Wear Your Poker Face
People, who avoid office politics, are able to do so simply because they let you know right from Day One that what you see is what you get. As such, there is no reason to beat around the bush with them for it won’t get you anywhere.

However, if you are going to participate, then make sure that you are not leaving any clues via expression on your face, tone, or your body language that will get you into trouble. Think poker face!

Listen to Gossip
The office grapevine is the best and worst source of information. Despite this, knowing something inaccurate is still better than being in the dark.

Listening to gossip however doesn’t mean you have to spread them as well. You shouldn’t! Spreading gossip is dangerously close to lying and slander and you could lose your job if you accidentally say the wrong words.

Keep Your Friends Close but Keep Your Enemies Closer
What works during war will work in the office just as well. Avoiding your enemies is not the best strategy to adopt.

Keep them at a distance and you will never now what they’re up to. Remember: forewarned is forearmed. One way to get the information you need is to stay frighteningly close to the people you don’t exactly love.

Never Underestimate the Power of the Little People
The rank and file, blue-collar workers, and so forth are often disregarded as valuable sources of information because of their position in the organizational hierarchy. Believing the same thing, however, might just be your biggest mistake.

These people, because of their obtrusiveness, are also the people who may know more than they’re letting on. As such, be friendly and respectful towards them. When the tough gets tougher, they just might be the lifelines you need.

Always Put Yourself in Other People’s Shoes
You may not share the same taste in shoes or even have the same size, but this will help you understand where they are coming from. When that happens, you will be able to anticipate the necessary steps that need to be undertaken.

Always Be Proactive
Even if you feel that you are the luckiest person in the world, your luck might not arrive early enough to help you overcome whatever work crisis you’re facing now. As such, you need to develop a proactive attitude towards your job.

If you want something, you have to work hard for it. You don’t wait for opportunities to knock on your door; instead, you find them yourself and make things happen! Why wait for people to find your Achilles’ heel when you can make sure that you’ll be as invincible as Hercules?

Being a part of office politics does not mean you have to let go of your values and principles. You can still be the good guy even while you’re playing by their rules, but rest assured that it’s going to be a challenge. In the end, the choice is up to you!

To learn how to navigate the undercurrents of office politics and stay afloat visit the How to Protect Yourself Against the Hidden and Dirty Tactics of Office Politics site.

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Everything we wanted to be in life all boils down to a choice. Scary, right? So if you really want to do something or be someone — how do you do it? How do you make sure that your choice is correct?

First and most important of all, the key is to get your mind into it.  Condition your thoughts into what you want to happen. Some people say the best way is to visualize yourself doing what you want. Not just a fuzzy daydream but a full pledged, honest-to-goodness, day-by-day kind of visualizing. Say you want to be a successful manager – envision yourself dressing up in power suits, going to a corner office with a view, getting pats on the back for good work, speaking at conferences, etc.

It also helps to find a role model to imitate. By doing this, you have something to look forward to. It also helps you focus on your goal.

Remember, your mind is your most powerful tool. If you aim on getting that corner office or academy award or gold medal, it will show you how to get it. Whether the solution is for you to study more or practice better, your mind will direct you to it. Other people use affirmations, mantras, physical reminders, diaries and whatever works that can remind them about their goal. Getting another person or a support group to remind you will also be great!

On the other hand, if you keep on telling yourself ‘no, I couldn’t do it’ then you really can’t. There will be tons of excuses that you can fall back on anyway.  Notice how convenient it is to just come up with them instead of aiming for something better? That’s where the power of your brain comes up again – negative or positive thoughts will influence what you are.  Look around and observe – some people walk around with an upbeat attitude and some people are known as prophets of doom. You don’t even have to ask these two how they think. And generally speaking, don’t you notice that the upbeat ones are the ones who are successful and happy?

So, do you want to act on stage, write horror books, or climb Everest? Whatever you want, it is your choice to do or not to do it. Think hard. Then take our next step – go and do it.

For more information read the Subconscious Programming for Maximum Results report. This report has been created to help you achieve anything that your mind can conceive, and allow you to enjoy lifetime benefits.

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