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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 35 MIN

The Art of Navigating Power and Politics at Work

from The Fulfilled Leader with Jean Balfour · host Jean Balfour

Welcome back to The Fulfilled Leader! In this second refreshed episode, we’re diving deep into a subject that so often surfaces in coaching sessions - organizational politics.For many leaders, politics at work can feel murky, manipulative, or downright toxic. It’s something we often wish would just go away. And yet, it’s a reality in every workplace. In this episode, I offer a fresh perspective: what if we replaced the idea of organizational politics with relational savvy?💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why all organizations are inherently political, and why ignoring this can stall your career.How to engage in politics ethically and effectively, without compromising your values.The difference between Fox-like, Sheep-like, and Wise Owl behavior at work.Why relational savvy is a leadership superpower.My two personal stories of getting it wrong - and what they taught me about political maturity.A 9-part strategy to help you build influence, understand power, and drive impact without playing dirty.Sign up to my weekly newsletter.Book a free strategy call: https://calendly.com/jean-balfour/30minLearn more about my work: https://jeanbalfour.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanbalfour/

Welcome back to The Fulfilled Leader! In this second refreshed episode, we’re diving deep into a subject that so often surfaces in coaching sessions - organizational politics. For many leaders, politics at work can feel murky, manipulative, or downright toxic. It’s something we often wish would just go away. And yet, it’s a reality in every workplace. In this episode, I offer a fresh perspective: what if we replaced the idea of organizational politics with relational savvy? 💡 In this episode,...

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