Political Savvy in the Workplace
One of my closest mentors and bosses spent the early years of his career as a politician. Later on he became a successful technology entrepreneur. Now he’s a community leader and early stage company investor. Although he’s a gifted software guy, I’d say that his political skills have contributed just as much if not more to his success than his technical skills have. This guy is amazingly lucid when he communicates. His opinions and comments are always spot on and he always formulates great arguments to back them up. He’s also amazingly laid back, approachable and encouraging. I’ve got lots to learn from this guy. This just goes to show me that political savvy in the workplace will take you places.
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