Never forget this - we are first emotional beings before we are rational. Even in seemingly corporate environments like your workplace, there are a whole lot of emotional conflicts going on
You must be careful not to step on the toes that might actually harm you. You must know how to relate with people. You must try to resonate with people's inclinations
When you get a a place newly, there's a tendency to want to bring in new changes. The rule is simple. Never change too many things at the same time. Allow people grow into your changes. Take them one at a time
The worst crime you can commit is to try to throw your weight around and start forming boss. Looool. You'll gather too many enemies and this would hurt you in the long run
And for those who call all these 'office politics' and feel it doesn't concern them, they are they ones who are mostly affected by it and lose out. You've got to understand that this is a part of our lives and work. Rather than run away from it, it's better to embrace it and learn how to play it
Last last, it is what it is!
Have you been in such situations at work or in business before? How did you handle it?
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