Power and politics go hand-in-hand in the workplace. Much of this power game may relate to old trauma and stories that leaders carry from their home to the office.

Dr. Payal Sharma, a field researcher who studies power and stress in organizations, shares her tips and findings with us. We discuss types of power, how personal trauma can play out at work, how to prime yourself to feel more powerful, and how to manage up when dealing with a difficult boss.

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Full show notes: https://torchpodcast.com/22-win-the-power-game-dr-payal-sharma/

Things we cover in this episode:

• Where you have agency and control at work
• How to manage up
• What employees expect from female VS male leaders
• How to prime yourself to feel powerful
• Personalized power VS socialized power
• How to find work allies and why
• Most successful types of employees

Recommended leadership books:

• Dare To Lead by Brené Brown
• Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

Follow @power_sharma on Instagram. Learn more about Payal at her faculty website or email her here.

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