@thesmallmighty: The unwritten rules about the political games people are playing at work can all be learned by reading Machiavelli. Careers are hard because people are complicated and unique. Don’t be blindsided by a wilf wrapped in sheep’s clothing #work #machiavellian #career
I think the book is called "The Prince", by Niccolo Machiavelli
2026-05-23 17:02:00
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jayesdiary :
I have to ask: I’m 25, fresh out of uni, and this is my first full-time corporate job. At after-work drinks, a group of colleagues started talking badly about other people in the office.
I kind of half-jokingly spoke up and defended one of the people being talked about, but it genuinely bothered me a lot. I got visibly uncomfortable flushed, angry and at one point I had to get up and walk away because I couldn’t sit through it.
My question is: how do I avoid ending up in situations like that again, especially once I’ve already started becoming friendly or “mates” with these colleagues?
2026-05-24 03:15:20
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randomness :
The issue with these books is that they deal with positions of influence and power - these are positions that most people will NEVER find themselves in.
2026-05-25 14:20:00
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Aura :
I dont understand what you mean when you say hr wanted dirt. how does that relate to your attire? please explain.
2026-07-12 00:50:43
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Nomad_Of_Oz :
me too. so which book to start with🤔
2026-07-11 03:54:42
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bleepbloopblop350 :
What a calculated move by him! Sheesh
2026-05-23 21:06:26
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morgenmuffel :
A bit sus inviting you out to go to the beach and on a Saturday too.
2026-05-26 07:52:20
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angel :
My grandma has run dozens of companies even at 76 she is insanely strategically smart on beast mode it’s crazy. I’ve seen how she connects with people where it feels genuinely but she gathers so much dirty info from everyone😭
2026-07-09 14:46:41
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kitu :
thank you for the advice
2026-07-12 15:21:43
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Ziggismom :
So how would you have handleled thing in hindsight?
2026-05-23 17:30:55
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unleash_alchemy :
Thank you for this information
2026-06-30 05:13:13
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user4470776850081 :
@user4470776850081: it would have been helpful to know what your role was to understand what’s going on here a little better. And why would your colleague sign up to a franchise he knew wouldn’t work?
2026-05-23 20:52:23
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tehjaswin kalamani m :
Very true of the corporate world
2026-06-04 04:39:20
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THEUNDEFEATEDLIFE :
well I want to read your book on Audible 😎
2026-05-24 00:23:33
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Y :
I couldn’t to this day find out what my manger wants really, however knowing that I will never win this person and I need to find a manger that wants me to win is easier? Even tho looking for a job is hard but it’s easier than this person in my case
2026-06-13 21:50:03
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Marandaaaaa :
I’m reading it at the moment 📕 for the 3rd time!! It’s a must read.
2026-05-26 10:18:50
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Niccolo Machiavelli :
Now we’re talking!
2026-05-23 22:41:44
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shielaharanay :
am googling machiavelli now
2026-05-24 00:12:57
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SouthCoast :
People say the prince and 32 laws of power are evil, but those books were written for the “nice guys” to protect themselves
2026-05-23 18:55:46
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freyastark11 :
The prince is about advice to the prince by his advisor Machiavelli. It central theme is that the prince needs to look after his population and territory. This is what the role of government is to care for population and territory. I don’t have a clue what the connection is to your career and bikini.
2026-05-23 23:37:41
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EpicPanda :
Business trips and meetings are for the purposes… The end justifies the means. It’s corporate.
2026-05-23 23:42:04
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RUNIE🇹🇿 :
❤️❤️❤️
2026-06-17 20:26:43
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Benson William :
❤️
2026-06-23 21:30:43
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MS.SIGMA :
💯💯💯
2026-06-25 11:20:52
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Namisan :
😁😁😁
2026-06-03 01:21:12
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