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The art of war
The art of war in terms of office politics is simple: Stay low, have a clean nose and make sure there ain't shit in your backyard.
Only an idiot would make public his plans of supreme dominance. If you flaunt it too much, they'll notice that you're an idiot and will make a French revolution look tame.
Rule #1: Know who the players are. This way, you'll know which minions to control. You can't pretend you want and like everybody when you almost always act like a schizo.
Rule #2: If you're going to complain about something, make it look like you actually did something. Don't act like an asshole and pretend that you did all the hard work when everybody knows you didn't. That works against you.
Rule #3: Value relationships. You want someone to celebrate your victory with. Do NOT assume everyone likes you. They might be polite and wouldn't want to hurt your feelings.
Rule #4: Make sure that there isn't any shit in your backyard. People are vindictive. Do not assume they'll keep your secrets safe.
Remember - be Guiltless, Blameless and Faultless
Only an idiot would make public his plans of supreme dominance. If you flaunt it too much, they'll notice that you're an idiot and will make a French revolution look tame.
Rule #1: Know who the players are. This way, you'll know which minions to control. You can't pretend you want and like everybody when you almost always act like a schizo.
Rule #2: If you're going to complain about something, make it look like you actually did something. Don't act like an asshole and pretend that you did all the hard work when everybody knows you didn't. That works against you.
Rule #3: Value relationships. You want someone to celebrate your victory with. Do NOT assume everyone likes you. They might be polite and wouldn't want to hurt your feelings.
Rule #4: Make sure that there isn't any shit in your backyard. People are vindictive. Do not assume they'll keep your secrets safe.
Remember - be Guiltless, Blameless and Faultless
