Introduction
Navigate organizational politics
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1. Political Intelligence for the Modern Workplace
The 6 Ps of political intelligence
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2. Performance and Political Leverage
Strong performance increases political clout
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Case study: An executive who changed her definition of performance and, in the process, improved her political clout
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3. Partnerships and Political Leverage
Developing effective partnerships
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Human-centered political savvy
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Case study: How prioritizing strategic relationships allowed this executive to build a wide political network
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4. Power, Influence, and Political Leverage
Power and getting things done
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Social influence and political capital
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Case study: Making a serious power mistake
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5. Perception Management and Political Leverage
Actively manage your reputation
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Case study: How building, and then losing, his reputation doesn’t bode well for this leader
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6. Picking Your Political Battles
Navigating difficult political situations
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Case study: Not knowing which political battles are worth fighting
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7. Making Decisions about Political Trade-Offs
Making political trade-offs
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Case study: Making values-driven political trade-offs
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Conclusion: Continuing to Build Your Political Will and Skill
Become the politically savvy senior leader you want to be—and that your team needs you to be
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