Personal Power is based on the perception that others have about the power and the belief that it is in the best interest of others to pay attention to the one having this power and following their lead. Personal power is recognized before anyone knows anything about the power’s position or connections. In this podcast we explain how one gets and uses personal power.

Organizational politics are the tactics used to increase one’s personal or agency power, or to have access to resources not under the leader’s authority. It is getting things done through others and with the help of others.

Politics are an important aspect of managerial leadership in any organized activity because of the interdependence and inherent in the organization. Managers are affected by situations, in which they have little control and by people who don't report to them, suppliers, customers, political groups etc. The manager’s job