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Throwing the Elephant: Zen and the Art of Managing Up

Crazy Bosses: Spotting Them, Serving Them, Surviving Them

Managing Up : How to Forge an Effective Relationship With Those Above You

Office Politics & Interpersonal

Protecting yourself from your boss involves a good awareness of office politics and how to get along with others. (Resource suggestions encouraged.) Books related to "Office Politics & Interpersonal" are set out on  their own page.

Transference Can Lead To A Toxic Workplace

"So why do some workers seem to create a toxic work environment by being disruptive, gossiping about others and conspiring against their colleagues? A common culprit is a phenomenon psychologists refer to as 'transference.'"

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Positive Politicking At Work

"Office politics dirty? Playing the game right can be the best way to gain control and influence, trainer says."

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How to Recover From A Foot-In-Mouth Moment

"Everyone occasionally commits such acts of tactlessness. To avoid hurting your career, you have to minimize these gaffes -- and recover quickly when they occur."

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Workplace Is Not The Place To Spill Details Of Your Private Life

"It is a good idea to get along with your co-workers and establish good relationships. But when it comes to sharing details about our personal lives, some particulars are better left out."

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Don't Let Them Bug You

"There is always one person at work who seems born to annoy. And if they are making your life a misery take action, analyse the problem and then DO something."

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Assertiveness Tip Sheet

"What is assertiveness? What is the difference between being assertive and being aggressive? Will people think that I'm being pushy? These are common questions and concerns. Here are some pointers to help clarify what assertiveness is really all about."

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How Do You Resolve Conflict At Work?

"Five common types of disagreements and questions to help you break the ice."

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How Do You Deal With A Backstabbing Peer?

"I work with a guy who is a real killer. He’ll smile at you one moment and stab you in the back the next. I have no choice about working with him. What can I do?"

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How Do You Deal With Difficult People At Work?

"These days everyone is difficult -- the people I work with, customers, everybody. They are wearing me out. Is there a secret for dealing with difficult people?"

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How Do You Deal With Politics At Work?

"I just got passed over for a promotion in favour of a brown-nosing self-promoter. I spend my time working, rather than playing politics, but apparently that doesn't matter any more. Is it possible to get ahead without sucking up?"

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Dealing With Workplace Politics

"What we need is more positive politics -- lobbying for other people's support, looking out for each other, etc. I've listed a series of positive political games that you can play at work below."

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How to Resolve Conflicts Without Offending Anyone

"We are going to examine three main areas where conflicts occur: in interpersonal one-on-one relationships; in meetings; and in negotiations. Although there are similarities between all of these areas, each one takes a slightly different slant depending on the setting."

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Listening Skills Quiz

Take this on-line free Quiz to find out how well you listen.

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Hone Listening Skills To Boost Your Career

"Good listening is crucial to effective communication and career success. Studies show, however, that only about 10% of us listen properly. Most of us don't know how to listen intelligently, systematically and purposefully."

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Politicking, Office Style

"Question: The politics where I work are driving me crazy. I got off on the wrong foot with a few people and now I can’t get anything done. Is there anything that can be done to get back in the good graces of corporate politics?"

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How To Deal With Office Politics

"Office gossip is here to stay, so here's our guide to helping you get the most out of the dirt without getting your own hands dirty."

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Political Animals Come In Many Stripes

"Have you ever wondered if you were the only one who could see the stripes of these political animals? Do you secretly wish that they would be discovered for the phonies they really are? Let's poke some fun at the political animals we all love to hate."

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Suvivor

"Article on the dynamics of office politics, from CIO Magazine."

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The New Face Of Office Politics

"Sure, the new world of business values what you know over whom you know. But, argues influential teacher and consultant John Eldred, you still have to navigate the political realities of your organization."

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Irritations At Work

"Here are some examples of the most irritating political things people do."

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Power Secrets Of Office Politics

"How do you win power in the office? The secret, says consultant psychiatrist Dr Raj Persaud of the Maudsley Hospital, can be found in a 500-year-old book."

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Office Politics

"Office politics is just like the lottery. Dreaming about winning doesn't get you anywhere - there's no payoff if you don't buy a ticket. You have to play if you want to win. But unlike the lottery, there are consequences if you decide not to play. "

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Office Politics

"Why does our longing and hunger now centre on the word respect?"

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Too Much Information

"There are several reasons for not sharing personal information with your co-workers."

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Why Play Company Politics?

"Playing politics isn't necessarily bad. In fact, it's a key survival skill. Many good corporate politicians are both likeable and effective. That's why they rise to the top."

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Overcoming A Poor Working Relationship

"Open communication is critical to your career development. But if you're barely speaking to a coworker, what can you do? Three key things can help."

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Does Office Politics Run Your Company?

Results of a recent poll and 39% said, "Yes, good staff are overlooked if they don’t play."

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Eliminate Office Politics And End Many Problems

Ideas to reduce the impact of politics in companies.

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The Bad Guy's (And Gal's) Guide to Office Politics

"Five principles for dealing with the downside of office politics."

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Open Mouth, Close Career?

"How do you talk about that problem at work that no one wants to talk about? Here's how to stick out your neck without getting your head chopped off."

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Recognize Office Politics As A Communication Tool

"For too long office politics has been thought of as a manipulating device. Instead, recognize office politics as a communication tool that will help you effectively adapt."

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Rumor Mill Pointers

"The next time an employee tells you a juicy tidbit pay attention but play it smart. There are a couple of things to remember about the rumor mill."

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The New Face of Office Politics

"Sure, the new world of business values what you know over whom you know. But, argues influential teacher and consultant John Eldred, you still have to navigate the political realities of your organization."

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The Good Guy's (& Gal's) Guide To Office Politics

"Even when you're out to get something done - not to do someone in - you have to play politics. Fast Company's five-point campaign manual will help you play to win."

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Error! Error! 4 Steps To Recovering From A Mistake

"What we do after that heart-stopping moment, when we realize the error, may determine just how big a problem it turns out to be."

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Fighting The Enemy Within

"Recessionary times can be murder on office politics— especially when devious practices and backstabbing are rampant. Resuscitate teamwork and find solutions with this Harvard Management Update article."

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The Art Of The Apology

"Done right, an 'I’m sorry' can enhance both reputations and relationships. Done wrong, it can compound the original mistake. Here’s how to make sure your apology hits the mark."

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Listening Exercises

Numerous exercises to choose from provided by The International Listening Assiciation.

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Overcome Team Conflict

Concise information on the stages of team development along with eight tools to overcome conflict.

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Are You A Token Worker?

"One possible downside of a corporate focus on recruiting people of color is the inadvertent creation of a “token,” someone who is viewed more as a representative icon than as an individual. When differences are highly visible, as with a person's race, token employees may feel the fate of a people rests on their shoulders."

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Win At Office Politics Without Selling Your Soul

"Ever notice how some mediocre employees rise while more competent ones languish? Often, it's because they know how to play office politics."

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Overcoming A Poor Working Relationship

"If you need to negotiate with someone, whether that person is your manager, your teammate or your direct report, how can you do it when you know that you do not trust that person, do not feel respected or the person feels you do not listen to him or her?"

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Dealing With Co-worker Conflicts

"If your job requires you to work in teams, you're eventually going to face conflict with co-workers. There's nothing wrong with the difference of opinion - good businesses thrive when creative employees come up with unique ideas. But sometimes problems occur when people don't communicate effectively, or are unwilling to compromise."

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How To Survive Your First Team Assignment

"If you're planning to join the consulting field - or if you want to learn more about being a good team player - this article is for you."

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How To Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive

"Learn how to handle authority with grace: be strong, be fair and be respected."

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Burying The Hatchet

"How do I bury the hatchet without looking like a total wimp?"

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Test Your Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

"Research suggests that a person’s emotional intelligence (EQ) might be a greater predictor of success than his or her intellectual intelligence (IQ), despite an assumption that people with high IQs will naturally accomplish more in life. emotional intelligence is a person’s ability to understand their own emotions and those of others, and to act appropriately using these emotions."

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Dealing With Co-worker Betrayal

"I’ve worked closely with a guy for 10 years. Recently I discovered he screwed me by telling our boss about a confidential conversation we had. I really want to tell him off but I’m afraid that might be stupid."

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Politicking, Office Style

"The politics where I work are driving me crazy. I got off on the wrong foot with a few people and now I can’t get anything done. Is there anything that can be done to get back in the good graces of corporate politics?"

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Networking

"How to successful career network, develop contacts and use them to assist with your job search."

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Saying "No" With Tact And Skill

"Saying 'no' may conflict with your genuine desire to help and be seen as a team player. You may worry that a refusal will make you sound unfriendly; however, saying "no" is one of the things you must do to honor your prior commitments and manage your time well."

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