HOW TO NAVIGATE CORPORATE POLITICS
Brittan Bright Independent Sales Consultant & Trainer Bright.brittan@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/brittanbright/ @brittanbright

Over the last 10 years
I have worked with, and for, a lot of brands and agencies.

iacquire.com
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Office Politics Breed distrust &
distraction @iPullRank @brittanbright

If we aren’t involved in
the action, we often have front row seats for it. iacquire.com @iPullRank @brittanbright

fighting
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Finger-pointing
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Dropped balls
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We’ve all been there
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Understanding & overcoming corporate politics
requires understanding people This includes understanding yourself @brittanbright

When Personalities overshadow or outweigh
talent iacquire.com @brittanbright @brittanbright @iPullRank

Leaders who hinder more than
help iacquire.com @brittanbright @iPullRank

Ambition causing distraction us and
blurring Ethical lines iacquire.com @brottanbright

BRILLIANCE BEING A PAIN IN
THE A TO WORK WITH @brittanbright

competitive sides get ugly iacquire.com
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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO
NAVIGATE TERRITORY LINES? @brittanbright

Education and context! Time invested
in understanding how the situation you are facing came to be is time well spent. Walls generally exist in an effort to protect and preserve. Understanding how they are built will help you figure out how to scale the obstacle they represent. @BRITTANBRIGHT

Education and context Time invested
in fully understanding what you are actually asking for and how it affects others within your organization is time well spent. Walls represent structure and before you change a structure, you must understand it.. @BRITTANBRIGHT

COMMUNICATION: MISCOMMUNICATION IS THE ROOT
OF ALL EVIL AND THE PRIMARY REASON WE FAIL. Effectively communicating when there are so many styles and methods of communication in today’s world can be immensely challenging. Breakdowns in communication can come in many forms. The most successful people are versatile and deliberate in their ability to communicate. @brittanbright

LEADERSHIP: SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATION STARTS AT
THE TOP Leadership plays a key role in setting the tone for collaboration across an organization or project. The culture of a team is often defined, intentionally or not, by its leaders. Those of us in leadership roles have a responsibility to actively promote problem-solving and teamwork in a collaborative environment. @BRITTANBRIGHT

charm and charisma If you
do not possess these traits, find them in what you are working on and make them shine. iacquire.com @brittanbright @iPullRank

negotiation and salesmanship Sales skills
are tremendously useful in almost every situation in life. Invest time in mastering the art of knowing what you can ask for and what you must relinquish. You must be able to sell your ideas and yourself. iacquire.com @brittanbright @iPullRank @BRITTANBRIGHT

HOW TO SELL YOUR BIG
IDEAS TO YOUR BOSS Tired of hearing no? @brittanbright

Dealing with red tape is
part of getting anything innovative, or inventive, accomplished. iacquire.com @iPullRank @BRITTANBRIGHT

Money represents confidence and opportunity
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You must believe in your
ideas, you must believe in yourself. Know what something is worth to you before you ask. @brittanbright

Ask the right person, at
the right time, the right way. Would you be excited about your idea if it weren’t yours? @brittanbright

What problem is your idea
solving? Why is it the best solution? How much would it cost not to do? @brittanbright

Do your homework. include necessary
departments in your Take the time to educate and pitch. excite others on your project @brittanbright

Don’t ignore the rules, even
if you need to break them. Ask for guidelines & tips @brittanbright

IN SUMMARY: A PEP TALK
Having energy to get through the rough parts of doing real work is incredibly essential. When you, or your team start to get discouraged, frustrated or down, try to remember.. . @brittanbright

Difficult circumstances are always easier
when there is rapport @BRITTANBRIGHT @brittanbright

Do not ignore the need
for camaraderie @BRITTANBRIGHT @brittanbright

remember What motivates you @BRITTANBRIGHT
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Understand what Moves you @BRITTANBRIGHT
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Sometimes the hardest situations bring
out the most creativity @BRITTANBRIGHT @brittanbright

There is always a door
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