The value of politics
Basically, to climb the ladder, it’s necessary to be not just a great worker, but a bit of a politician.
When you evaluate work, the research is quite clear – people who are liked get better ratings, even if their work is the same. And therein lies the unfair truth: you and a colleague may have the exact same skills and work ethic, but if they’ve spent more time making friends and influencing people, they’ll look better at their job.
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