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How to Navigate Workplace Coalitions Without Becoming a Pawn
Season 1
Episode 8
Published 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Description
Episode 8 of The Office Politics Podcast with Fexingo zeroes in on workplace coalitions: the informal alliances that form in every organization. Lucas and Luna dissect a real example from a mid-sized tech firm where a junior product manager got entangled in a coalition war between engineering and sales, ultimately costing her a promotion. They break down the signs you're being used as a pawn, how to assess coalition dynamics without taking sides, and the single question to ask before committing to any informal alliance. The episode also covers why the most powerful people often avoid coalitions entirely, and what to do when your boss asks you to join one. No theory — just actionable career strategy.