when you mix people and power, you get politics
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When you mix people and power, you get politics
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POLITICAL SKILL
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“If you have political skill, you appear not to have it. Truly skillful execution of the behaviors associated with politics is usually perceived as genuine, authentic, straightforward and effective. Leaders who are not politically skilled come off as manipulative or self-serving”
– Gerald Ferris
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Social Astuteness
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1) I am particularly good at sensing the motivations and hidden agendas of others.2) I pay close attention to people’s facial expressions.3) I understand people very well.4) I have good intuition or “savvy” about how to present myself to others.5) I always seem to instinctively know the right things to say or do to influence others.
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Interpersonal Influence
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6) I am able to communicate easily and effectively with others.7) I am good at getting people to like me.8) It is easy for me to develop a good rapport with most people.9) I am able to make most people feel comfortable and at ease around me.
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Networking Ability
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10) I spend a lot of time and effort at work networking with others.11) At work, I know a lot of important people and am well connected.12) I have developed a large network of colleagues and associates at work
whom I can call on for support when I really need to get things done.13) I am good at building relationships with influential people at work. 14) I am good at using my connections and networking to make things
happen at work.15) I spend a lot of time at work developing connections with others.
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Sincerity
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16) I try to show a genuine interest in other people.17) It is important that people believe I am sincere in what I say and do.18) When communicating with others, I try to be genuine in what I say and do.
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“If you have political skill, you appear not to have it. Truly skillful execution of the behaviors associated with politics is usually perceived as genuine, authentic, straightforward and effective. Leaders who are not politically skilled come off as manipulative or self-serving”
– Gerald Ferris