Tag office politics

Politics doesn’t have to feel fake or dirty. In the final post of this series, we explore how physicians can navigate office politics ethically by reading the room, building trust, and using influence to move good work forward without losing themselves in the process.

Politics isn’t a character flaw. It’s part of being human. In this second post of the series, we explore why even good, well-intentioned people get pulled into politics. It's not because they’re power-hungry, but because of psychology, scarcity, identity, and relationships. Understanding these forces is key to becoming an effective physician leader.

Most physicians hate politics. But politics shape every organization we work in. Whether we like it or not, influence, relationships, and alignment decide which ideas move forward. In this first post of a three-part series, we explore why avoiding politics doesn’t protect us.