How to rise above petty office politics

Bosses should not take sides in office gossips to avoid costly fallout. photo | fotosearch

When anyone uses the words ‘office politics,’ a barrage of negativity unfolds — stories of backstabbing colleagues, positioning yourself to get ahead, game-playing, and so on.

How did office politics get such a bad reputation? It is something that everyone complains about, yet it is part and parcel of the office culture. To get ahead as a leader, you need to know how to navigate the political landscape of the office.

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