I like Patrick Lencioni's definition of politics on The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: > Politics is when people choose their words and actions based on how they

I like Patrick Lencioni's definition of politics on The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: > Politics is when people choose their words and actions based on how they want others to react rather than based on what they really think. To know what others think and desire requires empathy. To counter B.S you have to do 2 things. Get to know yourself to create a carapace based on values that protects you, and get to know others, so you know the true reason why they want something from you. When these don't match (or don't match the proclaimed company values), this is the definition of B.S If your values, their values and the company values match, then we can hardly call it B.S - and don't forget changing values and raising from naiveté is part of growth. It's ok to feel today you "gotta give 110%" then later realize this doesn't align with your life moment.