53. “Spiky” Points of View on Workplace Politics

Join Speak Like a Senior Leader™ before doors close July 25th 11:59pm. Only cohort of 2025! https://speaklikeaseniorleader.com Melody shares her most controversial “hot takes” on workplace politics and delivers the hard truths about how influence really works in corporate environments. This episode challenges the romanticized view of how work "should" operate and provides a pragmatic framework for gaining influence ethically. What You’ll Discover: ▪️The brain science behind why "staying above office politics" backfires ▪️How to tell the difference between productive politics and destructive manipulation ▪️Why your "weakness" for picking up on tension might be the most valuable skill you're not using Connect with Melody: FREE NEWSLETTER: Psychology at Work Weekly Get on the Waitlist for Speak Like a Senior Leader™ Follow Melody on LinkedIn Follow Melody on Instagram Get Melody's new book, Managing Up