How to Win Playing the Office Politics Game

Dear Career Vanity,

I’m a Technology Sales Executive working for a conservative, “IBM-type” company that has 1,500 people within our division and only 19 female managers.  My appraisals are stellar and I’ve worked hard to earn a great promotion and reputation within the organization.

After an incident, where I passionately disagreed with a senior level executive about a process that would save the organization millions of dollars in research and development, I realized that I might now be perceived as defensive and unfortunately emotional.

How do I maintain my middle ground when I believe something is right, without taking the easy way out? I want to play the game at work, but not without sacrificing my dignity and reputation. Read the rest of this entry »

Got some juicy news or gossip about your colleague’s mistress or information about your boss’ salary?

Keep this personal information to yourself my friend. You are entering the “Gossip Zone.” 

Instead of spreading these luscious morsels of jealousy, bitterness, and personal information at work, learn to be a leader and tame the gossip in you. Read the rest of this entry »