Office Politics

There are few if any places that don’t have some level of office politics going on. Politics are more prominent in poorer performing businesses than better performers. People play the game to get ahead either by saying the right things, playing the numbers game, or maintaining a focus different from that of the organization. Office politics discourages teamwork, cooperation, and overall effectiveness. People competing against each other tend to grab the limelight when things go right and blame someone else when things go wrong. Blame, in turn, leads to greater distrust and respect for one another. Personal goals interfere with office goals and everyone loses.

Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves. Dale Carnegie

Remain neutral in conversations about other people to avoid your words being taken out of context or embellished. You want to listen without adding to the problem. In fact, by refusing to engage in the same behavior, you will gain the trust and respect of the person speaking. They will feel more secure in talking to you too, because they feel you won’t talk about them badly either. See gossip.

Big jobs usually go to the men who prove their ability to outgrow small ones.   Theodore Roosevelt

Others that seemingly go too far in pleasing their boss irk many people. On the other hand, many mock those being cordial. You need to ignore all that talk, keep your nose clean, your mouth controlled, and do your job. You won’t miss many opportunities when you act socially responsible, make your desires known, and do your job very well. A good boss will not show partiality to characteristics not useful in a position.
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Exodus 23:2 – Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong.

2 Chronicles 19:7 – Now let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.

In our quest to walk with God we must also strive to be just, impartial, and honest.

Proverbs 29:5 - - Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet.

What is a net for the feet? (29:5) - - A net of woven cords was designed to catch birds or sometimes, when spread over an open pit, animals. This proverb uses the concept of a net in a figurative way to describe being caught off guard by flattering words.

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