Secrets to Winning at Office Politics

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• omouse · Aug 17, 2015 · Recommends

  There's another book that's good book called Secrets to Winning at Office Politics[1], it basically says that no one likes a complainer so keep it to a minimum. It also saids that perception is what matters. The book, like the one you mention, is a little depressing but if you're stuck…

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• suyash · Mar 14, 2021 · Recommends

  Read this book "Secrets to Winning at Office Politics: How to Achieve Your Goals and Increase Your Influence at Work" by Marie G. McIntyre. It shares how to do the right things the right way to grow your career.

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• hikarudo · Aug 11, 2021 · Recommends

  In the same vein, I recommend the book "Secrets to Winning at Office Politics" [1]. The title is a bit click-baity, but the contents are excellent. [1] https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/260493.Secrets_to_Winnin....

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• hessp · Jul 23, 2019 · Recommends

  …focusing on effectively convincing the other party based on pathos in addition to logos. I found the following most helpful while learning this: 1. Podcast: Career Tools / Manager Tools. 2. Book: "Secrets to Winning at Office Politics: How to Achieve Your Goals and Increase Your Influence at Work" - Note, she quickly redefines 'winning' as 'benefiting both yourself and the organization'. I thought it sounded slimy at first before…

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• stygiansonic · Feb 28, 2018 · Mentions

  Agreed. In the book, “Secrets to Winning at Office Politics”, this type of person is know as a Martyr: Someone whose actions help the company but hurt or do not help themselves. The important point is that helping the company and being promoted are not necessarily…

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