Understanding Office Politics

What is the main analogy used to describe avoiding office politics?

• Leaving a door open

• Forgetting a password

• Ignoring a phone call

• Skipping a meeting

What is a potential risk of not engaging in office politics?

• Gaining more responsibilities

• Becoming invisible at work

• Getting a promotion

• Receiving a pay raise

According to the narrator, what is a common misconception about office politics?

• They are always beneficial

• They are inherently bad

• They are easy to navigate

• They are unnecessary

What did the narrator learn from a successful colleague about advancing her career?

• Ignore workplace dynamics

• Work harder than others

• Learn to navigate office politics

• Avoid office politics

What is one strategy mentioned for effectively engaging in office politics?

• Ignoring toxic coworkers

• Avoiding all interactions

• Focusing solely on tasks

• Building a strong reputation

How can setting boundaries help in dealing with office politics?

• By making you more approachable

• By reducing emotional reactions

• By increasing your workload

• By isolating you from others

What is the ultimate goal in dealing with toxic coworkers according to the narrator?

• To become their friend

• To become so influential they don't try to harm you

• To report them to HR

• To ignore them completely

What is the purpose of the Power Moves Mastery Workshop mentioned in the video?

• To teach coding skills

• To help escape workplace politics

• To increase influence and career trajectory

• To learn about financial management

What are unwritten rules at work often designed to do?

• Help everyone succeed

• Keep people from gaining power

• Make work more enjoyable

• Ensure fair promotions

Why is it important to know the unwritten rules at work?

• To avoid drama

• To work fewer hours

• To make more friends

• To get more vacation days