Playing the Game Before It Plays You Mastering Behind-the-Scenes Influence

19 May 2025 • 26 min • EN
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Send us a text Have you ever walked into a meeting fully prepared, only to realize the decision was already made without you?  You"re not alone.  In this episode, we"re pulling back the curtain on the hidden dynamics of workplace power plays. You"ll meet Rachel, a talented leader blindsided by decisions made behind closed doors, and Jack, who feels invisible despite putting in the work.  Together, we"ll break down why simply doing good work isn"t enough and how you can proactively shape conversations and secure buy-in before the meeting even starts. You"ll learn:Red flags you"re being shut out of important conversationsHow to identify and connect with key influencers earlyPractical steps for securing allies and building your inner circleHow to position your ideas so they"re impossible to ignore Support the show Did you have any lightbulb moments while listening? Share it with us on Instagram @leadwithlevity or visit our website leadwithlevity.com so we can talk about it!

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