The “Power Play” that Backfires Every Time

We’ve all been in that meeting. Someone shares, “Well, I just spoke with Mitch (the CEO) yesterday, and I can’t share everything he told me, but he did mention…” The room shifts. Eyes roll.  Name-dropping your boss is one of the fastest ways to undermine your professional reputation. Yet it happens constantly, creating an unhealthy … Learn More

The Unspoken Rules: Mastering the Hidden Political Game Everyone’s Playing at Work

“But isn’t that manipulative?” An executive I coach asked me this question recently. I’d just asked her to identify strategic relationships at work—people who could help her execute her vision and people who could derail it. When we discussed the potential derailers, I encouraged her to develop a plan to get them on her side. … Learn More