There’s networking, and then there’s crafting political capital. The difference? One is about numbers; the other, about depth. It’s easy to misconstrue political capital as mere schmoozing.
However, it transcends superficial glad-handing. It’s the deliberate nurturing of relationships, ensuring each connection has purpose and reciprocity. It’s the clout you wield without uttering a word, the unspoken alliance that shifts boardroom decisions.
Building political capital means strategically aligning with influential allies, ensuring when the chips are down, you have a legion of support.
Read: Building Political Capital (one of the Lessons in Extraordinary Influence)
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