Secrets to Winning at Office Politics: How to Achieve Your Goals and Increase Your Influence at Work (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Playing politics is like having sex..." (more)
Key Phrases: emotional adversaries, political game plan, vengeful adversaries, Power Elite, Exposing the Game, Recognizing the Pattern (more...)

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"A terrific new book about office politics . . . it's a must-read!" -- Fortune Magazine,online careers column, August 2005

"Fresh, thoughtful, and provocative . . .McIntyre has written one of the best guidebooks to date on this subject for career-oriented professionals." -- The Albuquerque Tribune, October 2005

"Practical advice and self-assessment questions and surveys make the book a gem. . . . It's a keeper!" -- Gwinnett Business Journal (Atlanta, GA), September, 2005

"Thorough and thoughtful, [the author] is no Pollyanna and has a realistic understanding of how things really work and why." -- The Miami Herald, August 6, 2005

"[Helps people] focus on actions that will move them towards their goals and gain leverage within the organization." -- Atlanta Business Chronicle, January, 2006

Teaches readers how to size up the political climate . . . and deal with quirky bosses and co-workers who are downright difficult. -- New York Post (online), November 2005

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Get Ahead, Gain Influence, Get What You Want

Office politics are an unavoidable fact of life in every workplace. To accomplish your personal and business goals, you must learn to successfully play the political game in your organization. Whether you are a new player or a seasoned veteran, Secrets to Winning at Office Politics can help you increase your personal power without compromising your integrity or taking advantage of others. This smart, practical guide shows you how to stop wasting energy on things you can't change and start taking steps to get what you want.

Written by an organizational psychologist and corporate consultant, Secrets to Winning at Office Politics uses real-life examples of political winners and losers to illustrate the behaviors that contribute to success or failure at work. You will be shown techniques for managing your boss more effectively, improving your influence skills, changing the way you are perceived, and dealing with difficult people. Using these proven strategies for political success, you will then be able to create a Political Game Plan that outlines the steps necessary to accomplish your own individual goals.

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Product Details Paperback: 288 pages Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition (June 16, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 0312332181 ISBN-13: 978-0312332181 Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,251 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #50 in  Books > Business & Investing > Skills > Communications #60 in  Books > Business & Investing > Business Life

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emotional adversaries, political game plan, vengeful adversaries, leverage equation, indirect skills, leverage shifts, emotional payoff, power mistakes

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Power Elite, Exposing the Game, Recognizing the Pattern, The Emotional Payoff, The End of the Game, Control Game, Level of Position, Degree of Influence, Horizon Center, Power Assessment, Feedback Report, The Perfect Moment, The Scapegoat Game

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This book cites 4 books:

• Leading Quietly by Joseph L. Badaracco Jr. in Back Matter
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey in Back Matter
• Power Talk: Using Language to Build Authority and Influence by Sarah Myers McGinty in Back Matter
• About the Author by Alice B. McGinty in Back Matter

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 44 of 46 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Give this book to graduates and employees!, August 1, 2005 By  Katherine Sherrington (Lawrenceville, GA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    The title of Chapter One in Secrets to Winning at Office Politics says it all, "Politics is not a dirty word." Office politics has always had a negative connotation but in reality it has just taken a bad rap. Secrets reminds us that office politics is simply the reality of relationships and Dr. Marie McIntyre shows us all how to play the game - honestly, ethically and successfully. McIntyre uses real life examples from her experience working for a Fortune 500 company and her consulting business to give the reader an excellent view of the real world at the office. Her straightforward yet entertaining style is refreshing and her practical advice and self-assessment questions and surveys make the book a gem. Secrets lays out in very practical and anecdotal style how one can succeed simply by understanding the unwritten rules of working with and for someone. What is unique about the book is the openness with which the subject is discussed - the real life examples are those we can all relate to as an employee, a boss, a parent, a teacher or a friend. It provokes a kind of self-evaluation that some people never seriously consider. Give this book to every high school or college graduate you know! If you are the boss, read it, and then encourage your employees to do the same. It's a keeper. 8 of 9 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Yep, it's true., February 20, 2007 By  Jesse Hires - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Reading this book is like reading the manual for just about any corporation with more than 20 people. It doesn't matter where you go, you will run into a lot of what you will find in this book. It certainly doesn't hurt to be prepared. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A must read to understand office dynamics!, October 9, 2008 By  B. Hooper (Perth, Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    On the recommendation of a collegue, I purchased this book because I was interested to know whether guidance existed as to how to 'play the game' that is workplace politics. So far, I haven't been disappointed! As you work your way through this book you find that you are able to relate the examples presented in the text to the experiences your have had throughout your working life and a lot of things suddenly become clear. Understanding what real power is in the work place, how it can be gained and lost and more importantly - how it can be utilised, will change my behaviour around the office in so many ways. It's funny, I now see 'political suicide' by my peers which basically mirror the examples portrayed within this book and I often can't help but chuckle. =) It has been an enlightening experience reading through this book, and it has been a real pleasure given it is written in a way that is easy to read and keeps you engaged (unlike a few other texts I have read lately which seem to be about authors trying their best to use as many obscure and uncommon words as possible to show how clever they are). In summary, I firmly believe this book has changed they way I will approach my working life (and in some respects even my personal life) so that I can maximise my chances of achieving my goals and being successful. Give it a go - I'm sure it will do the same for you!		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I had this book years ago. For the longest time, office politics for me was like an incomprehensible and invisible current running throughout the company. Read more Published 2 months ago by R. Symonds 5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets to Winning at Office Politics A definite must have, must read, must keep. Especially if you find yourself hopping from job to job and don't know why. Amazon.com is the way to purchase. Published 4 months ago by Debbie 5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I had read this years ago. I have purchased several books about office politics and how to deal with difficult people and this is by far the best I've read. Read more Published 5 months ago by Garden Geek 5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Pratical Guide to Office Survival I've been in the work force for over 30 years and this book taught me things I didn't know. If you've ever wondered why your having problems at work or are not advancing as fast... Read more Published 9 months ago by 5eagles 4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for novice There are lots of other similar books out there regarding the Office Politics & Relationship Management, etc. Read more Published 10 months ago by KSY 4.0 out of 5 stars Politial Intelligence. We all deserve a little! This book has changed my work life for the better. I feel more comfortable at work now because I have more realistic expectations and I feel prepared for difficult 'office... Read more Published 19 months ago by Michelle E. Landreth 4.0 out of 5 stars how to achieve your goals and increase your influence at work The book is very descriptive of what to do to get ahead in any organization. I really enjoying it Published on May 12, 2007 by Kouadio D. Kaunan 5.0 out of 5 stars A "must read" for every professional! I read this book before staring my new job. I feel more prepared than ever for what I need to do to be successful. Read more Published on February 6, 2007 by Brian P. 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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition (June 16, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312332181
• ISBN-13: 978-0312332181
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,251 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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44 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Give this book to graduates and employees!, August 1, 2005

By	Katherine Sherrington (Lawrenceville, GA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The title of Chapter One in Secrets to Winning at Office Politics says it all, "Politics is not a dirty word." Office politics has always had a negative connotation but in reality it has just taken a bad rap. Secrets reminds us that office politics is simply the reality of relationships and Dr. Marie McIntyre shows us all how to play the game - honestly, ethically and successfully.

McIntyre uses real life examples from her experience working for a Fortune 500 company and her consulting business to give the reader an excellent view of the real world at the office. Her straightforward yet entertaining style is refreshing and her practical advice and self-assessment questions and surveys make the book a gem.

Secrets lays out in very practical and anecdotal style how one can succeed simply by understanding the unwritten rules of working with and for someone. What is unique about the book is the openness with which the subject is discussed - the real life examples are those we can all relate to as an employee, a boss, a parent, a teacher or a friend. It provokes a kind of self-evaluation that some people never seriously consider.

Give this book to every high school or college graduate you know! If you are the boss, read it, and then encourage your employees to do the same. It's a keeper.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Yep, it's true., February 20, 2007

By	Jesse Hires - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Reading this book is like reading the manual for just about any corporation with more than 20 people. It doesn't matter where you go, you will run into a lot of what you will find in this book. It certainly doesn't hurt to be prepared.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read to understand office dynamics!, October 9, 2008

By	B. Hooper (Perth, Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

On the recommendation of a collegue, I purchased this book because I was interested to know whether guidance existed as to how to 'play the game' that is workplace politics. So far, I haven't been disappointed!

As you work your way through this book you find that you are able to relate the examples presented in the text to the experiences your have had throughout your working life and a lot of things suddenly become clear. Understanding what real power is in the work place, how it can be gained and lost and more importantly - how it can be utilised, will change my behaviour around the office in so many ways. It's funny, I now see 'political suicide' by my peers which basically mirror the examples portrayed within this book and I often can't help but chuckle. =)

It has been an enlightening experience reading through this book, and it has been a real pleasure given it is written in a way that is easy to read and keeps you engaged (unlike a few other texts I have read lately which seem to be about authors trying their best to use as many obscure and uncommon words as possible to show how clever they are).

In summary, I firmly believe this book has changed they way I will approach my working life (and in some respects even my personal life) so that I can maximise my chances of achieving my goals and being successful. Give it a go - I'm sure it will do the same for you!