OFFICE POLITICS: Do You Really Have to Play the Game to Get Ahead?

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿❓Most people would rather avoid the topic altogether.In this episode of Career Conversations with Ola, I sit down with executive coach and career strategist Susan Collins to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in the workplace: office politics.Drawing on more than two decades of experience in leadership, talent strategy, succession planning, and executive coaching, Susan shares a perspective that may challenge how you think about career growth, influence, reputation, visibility, and professional success.🎯 In this conversation:• Do you really need office politics to succeed?• What leaders discuss behind closed doors• Why some people seem to get opportunities others don't• The mistakes people make when trying to stay out of workplace politics ...and lots moreRegardless of the phase of career you are in, this conversation will give you a different lens on how careers really work inside organizations.👤 Connect with Susan Collins🌐 https://thenetworkconcierge.com💼 LinkedIn: Susan Collins👍 If you enjoyed this episode:Like the videoSubscribe to the channelShare it with someone navigating workplace politicsLeave a comment with your biggest takeaway#OfficePolitics #CareerGrowth #WorkplacePolitics #Leadership #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerAdvice #CareerSuccess #LeadershipDevelopment #GettingPromoted #WorkplaceInfluence #CareerConversationsWithOla