{"product_id":"if-you-dont-do-politics-politics-will-do-you-hardcover","title":"If You Don't Do Politics, Politics Will Do You - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNiven Postma\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost people try to avoid office politics - but office politics won't avoid you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e If you've ever been blindsided at work, confused by decisions that made no sense, or frustrated that hard work alone wasn't enough, this book will help you understand why.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eIf You Don't Do Politics, Politics Will Do You\u003c\/em\u003e, leadership expert Niven Postma demystifies the political dynamics that shape every organisation - whether we acknowledge them or not.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e With clarity, warmth, and deep insight, she shows that political intelligence is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e about manipulation or game-playing. It is about understanding people, relationships, influence, and power so that you can navigate your workplace with confidence and integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on experience from corporate boardrooms, executive teams, business schools, and global leadership programmes, Niven helps readers learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eRecognise the unwritten rules\u003c\/strong\u003e that shape organisational life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eRead the room\u003c\/strong\u003e, understand agendas, and anticipate risk\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eBuild political capital\u003c\/strong\u003e and strengthen strategic relationships\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eUse influence ethically\u003c\/strong\u003e to get things done\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eProtect yourself and your team\u003c\/strong\u003e in challenging cultures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eLead with clarity, purpose, and integrity\u003c\/strong\u003e, even in complex environments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with real-world stories, practical frameworks, and accessible insights, this book equips readers at every career stage - from early career professionals to senior leaders - with the tools they need to thrive in modern workplaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you've ever thought \"I wish someone had told me this years ago,\" this book is that conversation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It will open your eyes to what is really happening around you, why it matters, and how you can navigate your organisation more effectively - without losing yourself in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffice politics exist. The only question is whether they will happen \u003cem\u003eto\u003c\/em\u003e you or whether you will learn how to handle them with intelligence, awareness, and integrity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8.27 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51964751184173,"sku":"9789090414423","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/if-you-dont-do-politics-politics-will-do-you-hardcover-1714656.webp?v=1775472726","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/if-you-dont-do-politics-politics-will-do-you-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}