Episode 30: Office politics is a myth. Influence isn't.

<p>In this episode of the Impactful Conversations podcast, Dr. Glenn Wallis and Nejmi Alexander explore the often misunderstood concept of politics in leadership. </p><p>They discuss how politics, often viewed negatively, is intrinsically linked to influence and leadership effectiveness. The conversation delves into the consequences of avoiding political engagement, the importance of trust, and the skills necessary for effective influence. </p><p>They emphasise the need for leaders to reframe their understanding of politics, develop their influencing skills, and build supportive relationships within their organisations. </p><p>The episode concludes with actionable steps for listeners to enhance their influence and navigate organisational dynamics more effectively.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Glenn</strong>:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gpwallis/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Glenn LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.exigence.co">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Exigence Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Nejmi:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/careeryse/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nejmi LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>We would love to hear how these conversations have had an impact on you, so please do get in touch with us.</p>