How Do I Climb the Corporate Ladder & Navigate Office Politics? | Ask Todd

Today's question comes from Jonathan, a 32 year old in Winston Salem, NC. Jonathan's question is, "How do I maneuver office politics?"

Definition of Office Politics
Complex social structures of a workplace. It involves employees using their authority, power and delegation for their personal agenda. Within the microcosm of any organization, everyone plays a different role, whether you realize it or not. Company politics determines who has power and influence.

In this episode of Ask Todd, Todd explains how to navigate the complexities of the corporate workplace, and offers tips on how to be successful in that environment and climb the corporate ladder.

4 Tips to Help You Navigate Office Politics
1. Understand what the formal and informal network is
2. Build positive work relationships
3. Be factual, not emotional
4. Develop your soft skill. Learn how to motivate by showing
compassion and persuasion

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Therapist & sexuality educator turned life & business strategist, Todd Malloy, talks about the human condition in this episode of #AskTodd.

Todd is a licensed therapist with over 30 years of experience and training. He started his private practice over a decade ago to help people…

• Learn to let go of things that weigh them down
• Uncover and embrace their true greatest selves
• Discover what brings them joy and live lives worth celebrating!

After running the gamut from mechanical engineer to corporate America, to minister, to therapy and counseling, Todd has experienced it all. He understands the fragility of life and sees the problems that plague people. His passion lies in facilitating people coming into their true self and ultimately turning their inner passions and desires into action and results.

Todd helps professionals achieve their goals, scale their businesses, and transition to new phases of life.

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