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7 Tips Make Office Politics Work For You

Office Politics Getting You Down? Author and leadership coach John McKee appeared on ABC News recently to share seven smart common-sense tips to make office politics work for you…

#1. Over communicate your plans
#2. Ask open-ended questions
#3. Look for feedback from coworkers
#4. Get buy-in
#5. Give and take credit where it’s due
#6. Your style counts
#7. Seek agreement on all sides

For more information on John M McKee, author of “Career Wisdom – 101 Proven Strategies to Ensure Career Success” and “21 Ways Women in Management Shoot Themselves in the Foot,” please visit Business Success Coach.

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