Tips From The Great Chanakya That Will Help You Battle Out Office Politics
We've all been there—one accidental email, and suddenly your entire organization is filling your inbox with angry replies. Gaffes at work happen to everyone, but you can learn how to navigate the politics of your workplace to keep your cool and avoid drama.
And to deal with such politics, we introduce to you the great Chanakya. Known in the history for his diplomacy, tactics and wits, Chanakya was a prominent advisor in the court of Chandragupta during 300 BC. A wise man much ahead of his time, Chanakya had expressed his opinion. These are instant solution to some universal issues. One of them being office politics, we can see here how the teaching of Chanakya can vouch for a change in our attitude.
"A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first."
"Make sure you know where you need to be smart and where you need to be honest."
"Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions - Why am I doing it, What the results might be and Will I be successful."
"Make sure you prioritize every work you do - ask yourself if this is worth giving your time or not."
"Once you start a working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest."
"Always keep working hard - motivate yourself to do better every day."
"The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you."
"Let your work do the talking, do not indulge in gossip."
"There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth."
"Make friends, not best friends . Maintain a distance."
"There are three gems upon this earth; food, water, and pleasing words - fools (mudhas) consider pieces of rocks as gems."
"Separate the work from the flak - make sure you don't waste time in unnecessary tasks."
"As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it."
"Never stop learning - this is the only way you will stop fearing things you don't know."
"Till the time you don't decide to run, you are not in the competition."
"Try, even if you fall - its better than not trying at all."
"Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous."
"Keep your soft side to yourself at work."
"If you want to cast a spell on an intelligent person, then tell him the truth."
"Agree to disagree - even with your bosses. You will be appreciated much more."
"Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them all yourselves."
"Be observant - of people and situations."
And to deal with such politics, we introduce to you the great Chanakya. Known in the history for his diplomacy, tactics and wits, Chanakya was a prominent advisor in the court of Chandragupta during 300 BC. A wise man much ahead of his time, Chanakya had expressed his opinion. These are instant solution to some universal issues. One of them being office politics, we can see here how the teaching of Chanakya can vouch for a change in our attitude.
"A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first."
"Make sure you know where you need to be smart and where you need to be honest."
"Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions - Why am I doing it, What the results might be and Will I be successful."
"Make sure you prioritize every work you do - ask yourself if this is worth giving your time or not."
"Once you start a working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest."
"Always keep working hard - motivate yourself to do better every day."
"The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you."
"Let your work do the talking, do not indulge in gossip."
"There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth."
"Make friends, not best friends . Maintain a distance."
"There are three gems upon this earth; food, water, and pleasing words - fools (mudhas) consider pieces of rocks as gems."
"Separate the work from the flak - make sure you don't waste time in unnecessary tasks."
"As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it."
"Never stop learning - this is the only way you will stop fearing things you don't know."
"Till the time you don't decide to run, you are not in the competition."
"Try, even if you fall - its better than not trying at all."
"Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous."
"Keep your soft side to yourself at work."
"If you want to cast a spell on an intelligent person, then tell him the truth."
"Agree to disagree - even with your bosses. You will be appreciated much more."
"Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them all yourselves."
"Be observant - of people and situations."
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