Jessica Nevitt

TRACK 3 / LEADERSHIP

Loud and Clear: How Effective Leaders Speak the Language of Office Politics

The saying that “all life is politics” is a truth in all workplaces. Office politics are a fact of life and can be a litmus test of the health of our organizations and the trajectory of our careers. As employees and managers of others, we all need to know how our communication style affects everyone around us and our organizational culture. And, as individuals, we can leverage office politics in a positive way to REACH our full potential. Don’t miss this session with Jessica, covering the essentials of navigating office politics:

Which leadership styles make an organization’s political communication tactful or toxic.
How office politics can bolster your career.
Ways you can engage with leaders, colleagues, and direct reports to manage office politics.
How office politics can make your organization a more positive place to work.
Ways to communicate effectively in both the remote and in-person work environments.

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Jessica's Bio

Jessica Nevitt is an educator, a human resources professional, and an advocate for work engagement and wellbeing. She teaches professional communication, career development, and leadership courses at Indiana University to assist the next generation of business professionals to start satisfying careers that match their values, interests, personality and skills. As a consultant, she works with c-suite executives and others to set and reach their career and professional goals.