E145 | Navigating Politics In the Workplace

The Art Of Coaching

Brett Bartholomew

Health & Fitness, Business, Education

5 • 642 Ratings

🗓️ 17 December 2020

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

Today, we’re talking about what’s become a polarizing and almost dirty word: Politics. But I’m not interested in debating election results or partisan policies. I want to discuss another kind of politics, one that gets less press… micropolitics. Micropolitics (also known as office politics) are the tactics we use every day to influence and manipulate a context to suit our needs. It might sound nefarious, but it’s completely human and often necessary to use these strategies when attempting to create change. In this episode, I’ll break down the nuance between good and bad office politics and then offer an approach for identifying, navigating, and using them to your advantage. After all, it's not the tool, it's how you wield it. If you’re interested in working on your ability to influence the people you lead, or if you’re struggling to navigate the politics of your work environment, we’d love to help. We now offer 1 on 1 communication training. Head to artofcoaching.com/mentoring to learn more. Check out the other episodes mentioned in today’s show: Episode 2: Culture: Myths, Facts and Tips Episode 82: Barking Up the Wrong Tree and Social Capital Join Our Coalition Mentoring Program here Follow me on social media: Via Instagram: @coach_BrettB Via Twitter: @coach_BrettB Subscribe to my YouTube channel here Learn More About My Courses, Clinics, and Live Events At: www.ArtofCoaching.com

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0:00.0	You know, most people think of self-awareness as introspection, but in reality, it's also,
0:06.4	you know, other awareness.
0:08.0	And, you know, if you know how other people see you and how your behavior impacts them,
0:12.5	that is critical because a lot of times we downplay our own influence.
0:16.4	We're very conscious of how others behave, other people's behavior impacts us.
0:21.7	And we think that we just kind of go along and, go along and we really don't have an impact on things.
0:26.3	And especially if you're humble,
0:27.6	you almost have this untrained eye
0:29.4	to recognize the influence that you do have.
0:33.1	And that's something that you've got to be aware of.
0:35.5	You've got to be able to understand
0:36.7	we all have way more influence than we think we do. Welcome to the Articoting Podcast, a show aimed at getting to the core of what it
1:02.3	takes to change attitudes, behaviors, and outcomes
1:05.0	in the weight room, board room, classroom, and everywhere in between.
1:09.0	I'm your host, Brett Bartholmue. I'm a performance coach, keynote speaker, and the author of the book, Conscious Coaching.
1:15.0	But most importantly, I'm a lifelong student interested in all aspects of human behavior and communication.
1:21.0	I want to thank you for joining me, and now let's dive into today's episode.
1:26.0	Hey, hey, welcome back guys,
1:32.6	or if it's your first time,
1:33.6	welcome to the Art of Coaching podcast.
1:36.1	Today we have a quick hitter for you,
1:37.8	and it's on a topic that may not be comfortable,
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