I hate politics, which means I suck at Office Politics. Any advice, learning experiences, or insight for someone who knows he has to be better at it?

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From my own experience, may I suggest just a couple of things - own your successes and failures. Don’t be afraid to make a mistake, learn from them. Every email may be read by anyone at some stage (it could be forwarded) and the context may not always be clear. If your team is successful trumpet these wins. Be visible and remind people of what makes you special but don’t be a kiss-ass. If you have a good manager they will know your success makes them look good - your development is important! Always treat people with respect even if you secretly don’t like them. Try to avoid gossiping/gossips. Eventually people always find out.

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