The only time people say, “I don’t play politics” is when they have the short end of the stick.
We all play politics. It is a feature of social animals.
The “I don’t play politics” people are actually the most dangerous people. They are playing dirty politics, trying to hoodwink you into dropping your guard and make those winning look bad. You then prematurely trust them and not too long after, they strike. Cold blooded killers.
Political agility is a strength in leadership. Anyone that makes you feel insulted by saying you play politics is actually losing. No need to suck in their negative energy. Ignore them.
Do your work and actively use your connections as leverage, to ensure your work is more widely seen and acknowledged. That is politics. Make it work for you.
– Osasu Oviawe