Ep. 68 - Office Politics (Part 1): Understanding The What, How, and Why to Navigate Workplace Dynamics Effectively
03/03/20 • 56 min
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While many of us would rather avoid office politics or pretend it’s not necessary to understand them, the reality is that we can’t — and if you ignore them, you could end up left behind. So what does it take to build that political know-how that will help you get unstuck and thrive?
This is the first in a series of episodes that brings together a range of business leaders to share their perspectives and experiences from different roles, industries, and company structures. They offer insights that will help listeners build political competence in order to navigate office politics effectively.
In this episode, we get the lay of the land by exploring what office politics really means, the positive and negative sides of it all, and most importantly, what drives the political behavior at its core. Because being able to navigate politics efficiently starts with understanding the “why” behind human behavior.
Learn more, and find the complete show notes, at https://www.strategicmomentum.co/episodes/68
Resources:
- Jim Brady LinkedIn
- Kimberly Henning Linkedin
- Preston Lewis Linkedin
- Jen McDonald LinkedIn
- Tony Orlando LinkedIn
- Jennifer Trzepacz Linkedin
- Michael Wilkinson Linkedin
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Strategic Momentum is produced by Crate Media
While many of us would rather avoid office politics or pretend it’s not necessary to understand them, the reality is that we can’t — and if you ignore them, you could end up left behind. So what does it take to build that political know-how that will help you get unstuck and thrive?
This is the first in a series of episodes that brings together a range of business leaders to share their perspectives and experiences from different roles, industries, and company structures. They offer insights that will help listeners build political competence in order to navigate office politics effectively.
In this episode, we get the lay of the land by exploring what office politics really means, the positive and negative sides of it all, and most importantly, what drives the political behavior at its core. Because being able to navigate politics efficiently starts with understanding the “why” behind human behavior.
Learn more, and find the complete show notes, at https://www.strategicmomentum.co/episodes/68
Resources:
- Jim Brady LinkedIn
- Kimberly Henning Linkedin
- Preston Lewis Linkedin
- Jen McDonald LinkedIn
- Tony Orlando LinkedIn
- Jennifer Trzepacz Linkedin
- Michael Wilkinson Linkedin
Subscribe to the Strategic Momentum podcast:
Strategic Momentum is produced by Crate Media
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Ep. 67 - Evolution of Entrepreneurship: Perceptions, Realities and Finding the All-Important Truths - with Bryan Stolle
Between the draw of Silicon Valley and the success of shows like Shark Tank, entrepreneurship and startups are undoubtedly more trendy than ever — and in some ways, it’s become an obsession.
Some view entrepreneurship as an outcome, while others see it as a necessity, or even as a habit and a practice. Technology has also seemingly made it easier to achieve success. But is that really the case?
Bryan Stolle has created more than $1 billion in realized liquidity for his investors as a founder of multiple companies. And as founder and CEO of Agile Software, Bryan led the creation of a new category now called product lifecycle management (PLM). He’s overseen the creation, go-to-market, and market growth of product and service offerings that have achieved more than $2 billion in revenues, and has raised more than $1 billion in venture, public market and investment management capital.
In his current role as a Founding Partner at Wildcat Venture Partners, he focuses on investments in FinTech, InsureTech, PropTech, and software as a service (SaaS).
In this episode, Bryan shares his perspective on the perceptions and realities of entrepreneurship, the myths and misconceptions that are still prevalent, and what an aspiring or current entrepreneur needs to consider to create momentum for success.
Learn more, and find the complete show notes, at https://www.strategicmomentum.co/episodes/67
Resources:
- Connect with Bryan: LinkedIn | Twitter | Email
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- Read Bryan’s blog on Forbes
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Ep 69 - Remote Work: Tips on Effective Virtual Meeting Facilitation During the Coronavirus Pandemic - with Michael Wilkinson
With COVID-19 necessitating the rapid shift to working remotely, we felt it would be particularly relevant to share insights from a favorite past guest of ours — Michael Wilkinson — because our goal is always to help you navigate through the change we are all facing so you can create the right momentum to move forward.
Michael preaches the tenets of process and preparation that enable leaders to boost collaboration, productivity, and morale among their teams. In this episode, we highlight his specific tips and advice for facilitating virtual meetings.
Learn more, and find the complete show notes, at https://www.flywheelassociates.com/podcast/69
Resources:
- Connect with Michael via Email | Linkedin
- Learn more about Leadership Strategies
- Buy Michael’s Books on Facilitation
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