Office politics isn’t optional — it’s leadership.

In this episode, I share a real story about creating influence inside a model government by using the press, building alliances, and shifting where power lived in the room.

If you think office politics is dirty or beneath you, this conversation will challenge that belief.

We break down:

• What office politics really is
• The difference between culture and politics
• How to build coalitions strategically
• Why networking (even for introverts) is essential
• How to recognize where real power lives
• When and how to take credit for your work

If you’ve been stuck at the same level, avoiding politics while others advance, this episode will show you how to ride the wave instead of getting swallowed by it.

You’re not stuck because you’re incapable. You’re stuck because you’ve been doing it alone.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – I Made Up a Scandal (Here’s Why)
00:42 – How Power Shifted in the Room
01:03 – Leadership Assessment Invitation
01:41 – What Is Office Politics?
02:25 – Positive vs Negative Politics
03:10 – Culture vs Politics Explained
03:49 – Baptized by Fire in Office Politics
04:23 – Do You Have a Best Friend at Work?
04:54 – Why You Need Alliances
05:32 – My First Political Lesson in College
06:35 – Building an Alliance with the Pastor
07:16 – Using the Press to Manipulate the Situation
08:13 – Where the Real Power Lived
08:31 – Recognize Where Power Actually Is
09:11 – Networking Outside Your Organization
10:06 – Why Women Struggle to Take Credit
11:03 – Balancing Humility and Visibility
11:22 – Positive Political Behaviors to Master

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