Watching the historic drama of Kevin McCarthy lose the House Speakership 14 times over four days, brings organizational politics to mind.  What makes this drama historic?  This is the first time:

• In 100 years it took a House Speaker more than one ballot to be elected

• In over 160 years it took a House Speaker more than nine ballots to be elected (he took 15!)

As change agents we all encounter politics, whether in a corporation, non-profit, a family business, or the government sector. The question is, how often are you engaging with them and putting your politics ahead of the organization’s mission?

Click Read More to see what putting your politics ahead of the organization’s mission can look like and what doing this could be costing you in your career.