7 Office Politics Leaders NEVER Play (they avoid them!)

When you're a leader, you should avoid playing these seven office politics. No doubt, some stage in your career, you've witnessed some of these office politics. You may have even seen leaders you admire partake in office politics. But if you're an emerging leader, and you want to establish a positive leadership reputation as well as good relationships with your team, you should avoid office politics completely! In this video, I help you understand the seven most detrimental office politics for leaders so you don't get caught up in them. All leaders should avoid these workplace politics because they can be damaging for you. Timestamps: 00:00 Avoid these office politics 00:43 Favouritism at Work 03:33 Gossiping 05:09 Spreading rumours 06:47 Backstabbing 08:24 Forming cliques 09:43 Withholding information 10:54 Blackmailing 12:02 Book recommendation, DRIVE, Daniel Pink Get My BOOK Recommendation: DRIVE, by Daniel Pink (below) 📚 Drive (book) https://amzn.to/3pY7gCj 🎧 Drive (Audible) https://amzn.to/3Wl2JWu FREE DOWNLOAD - BECOME KNOWN AS A GO TO EXPERT (pdf guide) 🎉 https://www.executive-impressions.com... ⭐ OTHER VIDEOS I RECOMMEND: ✔ Top 7 Habits of Confident, Poised and Elegant Leaders    • 7 Habits of CONFIDENT, Poised & ELEGANT Le...   ✔ Communication Tips for Toxic Coworkers    • Communication Tips for Toxic Coworkers: 5 ...   ✔ Avoid Being a Toxic Boss!    • Avoid Being a TOXIC Boss, Manager or Leader   ✔ How to Deal with Inappropriate Behaviour at Work    • HOW TO DEAL WITH INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR A...   KARA'S UDEMY COURSES ✍️ Business Etiquette 101: Social Skills for Success https://bit.ly/3LdVhX1 ✍️ Assertive Communication Skills Masterclass https://bit.ly/3vBJ33W ✍️ Powerful, Confident Body Language for Business Women https://bit.ly/3EFlOKh ✍️ Leadership Presence 30 Day Challenge https://bit.ly/3EFbaTV KARA'S PODCAST 🎙 Listen to The Leadership Pod on multiple podcast platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/882046 Want to start your own podcast? Buzzsprout is where I host mine. They're hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Sign up through my special link AND get a $20 Amazon Gift Card! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_... 📚 BOOKS I RECOMMEND ✔ Charisma Myth: https://amzn.to/3N5QA2j ✔ Quiet: https://amzn.to/3MPui4y ✔ Mindset: https://amzn.to/3K58os1 ✔ Daring Greatly: https://amzn.to/3s9Xong ✔ How to Win Friends and Influence People: https://amzn.to/3MtoQ6T ✔ Influence: https://amzn.to/37CiyTK ✔ Jack: Straight From the Gut: https://amzn.to/3L46UzD ✔ Protocol: The Power of Diplomacy https://amzn.to/3vXpO4G Get Your Audible Free Trial here https://amzn.to/3xSjhLi If you're not sure whether these books are right for you, I recommend Shortform for the world's best book summaries! Use my special link to get 5 days unlimited access to Shortform and a 20% discount on the annual subscription fee https://www.shortform.com/kararonin 💻 Get my full products list which covers technology, business and skincare products that I use, right here: https://www.executive-impressions.com... PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links I earn commission from 😇 but when you buy through these links, you help support my channel. ❤️ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL: ► Executive Impressions website: https://www.executive-impressions.com ► LinkedIn:   / kararonin   ► Instagram:   / kara_ronin   ► TikTok:   / kararonin   Images used in my videos are from Pexels and Pixabay. No attribution is required. #leadership #careertips #communicationskills