Business and Woman

Lack of leadership invites backstabbing, gossip, sabotage, game-playing, and foot-dragging. But, don’t expect a savior on a white horse to rescue you after you’ve been stabbed in the back.

 Responding:

Getting even with the person who made you look bad makes you look bad. Respond in ways that you would brag to mom about.

You look fearful, weak, vindictive, angry, and defensive when you respond negatively to negative office politics.

You lose if you can’t deal with office politics.

Judge your motives and behaviors by two questions. Does this intention reflect who I want to be? And, am I acting in the best interests of my organization?

Winning at office politics:

1. Don’t expect the boss to intervene. Most bosses let politics play out.
2. Don’t get involved in office turmoil.
3. Don’t share office gossip.
4. Don’t complain about colleagues. Use the “in the room” rule. Imagine the person you are talking…

You have an obligation to yourself, your boss, and your organization to speak up when you disagree. One of the best ways to earn respect is advocating for your ideas with integrity, courtesy, and intelligence.

Strong organizations have courageous leaders.

Weakness gives in too soon.

Arrogance hangs on too long.

Foolishness speaks before thinking.

When the boss thinks you’re wrong but you think you’re right:

1. Make the boss feel understood. Do you fully understand her position? Ask questions.
2. Determine if it’s worth the fight.
3. Don’t give in if you’re convinced. Organizations need leaders with strong beliefs.
4. Advocate with courage and courtesy.
5. Engage them in private.
6. Explain your intentions and desired results. Describe the win.
7. Explore how you can give the boss what they need while hanging on to what you need.
8. Get the facts.
9. Test assumptions.
10. Search for options.
11. Embrace the big picture.
12. Include others in the conversation but don’t…

Min kollega Mats Persson tittade nyss förbi och meddelade att EU-parlamentet nu har röstat igenom en lag om könskvotering i bolagsstyrelser och ställde frågan varför detta är ett beslut som ska fattas på EU-nivå? Oavsett vad man anser om själva sakfrågan borde väl varje medlemsland självt få besluta om en sådan sak? EU ska ju fatta beslut om gränsöverskridande verksamheter ­ men andelen kvinnor i bolagsstyrelser kan väl inte vara någon gränsöverskridande fråga? Eller är den det?