Who really makes decisions in your company? Mamuna and Lola expose the silent power dynamics of the tech workplace, from the weaponization of personality tests (like Enneagram) to the strategic use of skip one-on-ones. Learn how to navigate the politics, avoid the "Yes Man" trap, and use your influence to spark necessary (but difficult) conversations without burning bridges.

💡 We cover:

• The true nature of power dynamics: who has the ear of the leader vs. who has decision-making sway.

• Why facts don't always matter when opinion is stated loudly and confidently.

• The dangers of weaponizing personality tests (like Enneagram/Myers-Briggs) to categorize and constrain colleagues.

• Founder/CEO Advice: Why coaching is better than testing and how to detect empire builders and toxic delegators.

• The Skip 1:1 Power Play: How to use skip-level meetings strategically and the risks of sharing sensitive feedback.

🎙️ Hosts: Mamuna Oladipo & Lola Oyelayo-Pearson

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