Employees can sometimes get involved in politics to... Be in the limelight without working hard. Gain attention and win appreciation from seniors. Earn respect at the workplace. Save their job.

Mike shared a new technique he learned in PowerPoint with his colleague Mia. Which office politics tip is he displaying?

To conclude... A person’s office political-savviness can make or break them in their career. Recognizing the various types of co-workers can help you identify: Where you fit into this landscape and What power and influence you have within the organization.

In conclusion... The art of diplomacy can be the deciding factor between a negative or positive encounter, both in the workplace and beyond. Although we want to maintain honesty at all times, it’s important that we find the right manner in which to convey information to our co-workers, subordinates, and superiors. This will help to treat them fairly, in a collaborative way. Achieving effective diplomacy can help gain and maintain a good working environment for your company and push you up the corporate ladder.

Motivated people... have a positive outlook. They're excited about what they're doing, and they know that they're investing their time in something that's worthwhile. In short, motivated people enjoy their jobs and perform well.

To conclude... Your employees may have all the expertise in the world but, if they're not motivated, it's unlikely that they'll achieve their true potential. Every team member is different, and will likely have different motivators. It's important to get to know your employees, discover what motivates them, and find a good mixture of extrinsic and intrinsic motivators, so that you can motivate them successfully and ultimately attain your goals along the way.