The Founders
Communication
Navigate office politics successfully
from The Founders: The Story of Paypal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley by Jimmy Soni
How to Apply This
- Think ahead.
Always anticipate what management and your colleagues around you might be thinking or which direction the organization and market may be going. - Be mindful of how others perceive your actions.
Avoid imposing your beliefs, passions, and convictions on those around you. It might begin to stir up a revolt in them. Instead, consider that others have theirs too, and be willing to meet in the middle when necessary. - Always seek win-win solutions.
People typically resist change when they feel they’ve had no input in the decisions. So, be inclusive in your decision-making. Inquire how people feel or think about certain decisions and incorporate their input in the resulting changes. - Never eat alone.
Always connect with people. Isolating yourself from your colleagues makes it very easy for them to take collective action against you.
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