Ten Steps for Winning at Office Politics

"Never let your enemies know who they are.
Discover who considers you an enemy and build bridges.
Know who your allies are and show them respect.
Never tell lies.
Learn to listen and avoid talking about yourself.
Reveal only the cards you're meant to reveal.
Act decisively once the final decision has been made.
Keep your company's best interests in the forefront at all times.
Know your company's history and philosophy.
Offer encouragement and help to those who may need it (Davis, 2003, p. 116-127)."

Reference: Davis, P. (2003). E2 using the power of ethics and etiquette in american business. Canada: Entrepreneur Press.

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1. Humility - having humility means viewing oneself as insignificant.
2. Compassion - is all about having concern for the well-being of others.
3. Transparency -means opening one's self up, being mentally and emotionally accessible to others, and yet still in touch with one's own self and needs.
4. Inclusiveness - means to accept and recognize people's differences, relish their opinions and perspectives, and establish an environment where people are listened to, trusted, and valued.
5. Collaboration- means partnership.
6. Value-based decisiveness - means choosing a course of action or mental direction based on weighing several alternatives and considerations (Kuczmarksi & Kuczmarksi, 2007, p. 18-21).

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