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There are a lot of people slogging it out in the corporate trenches. And there’s a lot of really good work going on there — good products and services created by people who care working at companies that care, and that know their employees are the reason for their success. And then there are the organizations that have gotten lost in the wilderness.

In all those organizations, there are political issues.

How you handle corporate politics is up to you — not your boss, your family, your co-workers — you. Although you may feel as if you’re at the whim of other people’s less-than-honest approach to politics, you can learn how to lead and succeed with integrity and compassion.

Five Deadly Shoulds Book

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Here are the articles. Enjoy!

Gossip is Good

Got Communication?

Getting Incremental

Beat the Backstabber

The Politics of Consultants

Thank You — I Think!

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