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How the Law of Reciprocity Backfires in Office Politics
Season 3 Episode 122
Hosts Lucas and Luna dive into the dark side of reciprocity at work—when giving favors creates resentment instead of goodwill. Using the real-world e…
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How Status Inconsistency Drives Office Conflict
Season 3 Episode 121
Ever felt tension with a colleague because your title didn't match your expertise? That's status inconsistency — a psychological concept studied by s…
1 month ago
The Power of Strategic Silence in Office Politics
Season 3 Episode 120
In this episode of The Office Politics Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how using silence strategically can build influence, gather information, and s…
1 month ago
How the Contrast Principle Shapes Your Office Reputation
Season 3 Episode 119
In this episode of The Office Politics Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into the Contrast Principle and how it affects your reputation at work. Using rea…
1 month ago
How the Contrast Principle Shapes Your Office Reputation
Season 3 Episode 118
In this episode of The Office Politics Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the contrast principle of perception — how we judge things not in isolation bu…
1 month ago
How the Curse of Knowledge Hurts Your Office Communication
Season 3 Episode 117
Lucas and Luna explore the Curse of Knowledge — a cognitive bias where experts forget what it's like not to know something. Using examples from engin…
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How the Dunning-Kruger Effect Shapes Your Office Reputation
Season 3 Episode 116
Lucas and Luna explore a specific office dynamics trap: the Dunning-Kruger Effect, where low performers overestimate their ability while high perform…
1 month ago
How to Use the Reciprocity Principle for Office Influence
Season 3 Episode 115
Lucas and Luna explore the reciprocity principle in office politics — how giving first creates influence. They break down a real example from a marke…
1 month ago
How the Framing Effect Shapes Office Politics Outcomes
Season 3 Episode 114
In this episode of The Office Politics Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the framing effect — how the way you present a choice can dramatically influen…
1 month ago
The Halo Effect in Office Politics How Reputation Bleeds
Season 3 Episode 113
Lucas and Luna explore the Halo Effect in office politics—how one positive trait (punctuality, a great presentation, a famous client) can color your …
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