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The Office Politics Podcast with Fexingo: Workplace Dynamics, Influence, and Getting Things Done

The Office Politics Podcast with Fexingo: Workplace Dynamics, Influence, and Getting Things Done

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Office politics isn't just about maneuvering for promotions; it's the invisible current that determines whether good ideas get traction or die in committee. Lucas and Luna, the two co-hosts of Fexingo Business, examine the real mechanics of workplace influence: how decisions actually get made, whose voices carry weight, and what strategies turn a proposal into policy. Drawing on organizational psychology, case studies from companies like Pixar and Bridgewater, and the latest research on network theory, each episode dissects a specific dynamic—whether it's managing up without sycophancy, building coalitions across warring teams, or navigating a toxic culture without becoming toxic yourself. The show is for the mid-career professional who has seen good projects stall and bad ideas advance, and wants to understand the underlying rules of the game. Lucas brings the journalist's skeptical eye for data and precedent; Luna counters with the practitioner's instinct for what actually works in a Monday morning meeting. Together, they avoid the usual advice of 'just be authentic' or 'play the game' in favor of something more useful: a map of the hidden terrain between you and getting things done. What's the difference between influence and manipulation, and how do you know which side of the line you're on? #OfficePolitics #WorkplaceDynamics #Influence #GettingThingsDone #OrganizationalBehavior #CorporateCulture #PowerDynamics #CareerStrategy #LeadershipLessons #CoalitionBuilding #ManagingUp #ToxicWorkplace #PixarCulture #BridgewaterPrinciples #DecisionMaking #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo© 2026 Fexingo. All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • The Invisible Tax of Skill Stacking

    The Invisible Tax of Skill Stacking
    Oct 18 2026
    We explore the hidden career cost of being a generalist in a specialized world. Using the example of how mid-level managers get pulled into cross-functional projects that don't lead to promotions, we break down why versatility is becoming an invisible tax on your resume. Lucas and Luna discuss how to protect your time from 'organizational glue' work and why specializing might be the smarter move for long-term earnings growth. #CareerStrategy #WorkplaceDynamics #GeneralistVsSpecialist #MiddleManagement #SkillStacking #InvisibleLabor #CorporateCulture #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LucasAndLuna #OfficePolitics #CareerGrowth #OrganizationalBehavior #TimeManagement #LeadershipSkills #HumanResources #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerAdvice Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
  • Why Your Competence Is Hurting Your Career

    Why Your Competence Is Hurting Your Career
    Oct 13 2026
    In this episode of The Office Politics Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the 'competency trap'—a career phenomenon where high performers get stuck doing excellent execution work because they are too reliable. We look at how being the person who always fixes the spreadsheet or leads the crisis meeting can actually block your path to promotion. Using data from recent workplace studies and a specific case study of a senior analyst who stalled for three years, we break down why visibility and strategic ambiguity are now more valuable than raw output. If you feel like you are working harder but moving slower, this is the episode for you. #CareerGrowth #OfficePolitics #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceDynamics #CompetencyTrap #ExecutivePresence #StrategicThinking #CareerStagnation #ProfessionalDevelopment #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CorporateStrategy #ManagerialSkills #VisibilityAtWork #DelegationSkills #CareerAdvice #ModernCareers #ProductivityMyths Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    11 mins
  • Why Your Quiet Work Is Killing Your Career

    Why Your Quiet Work Is Killing Your Career
    Oct 13 2026
    We explore the 'visibility gap' where high performers stall because they assume competence speaks for itself. Using data from modern performance reviews and case studies in tech, we break down why output without narrative is invisible to promotion committees. Lucas and Luna discuss specific tactics to bridge this gap without becoming performative or annoying. #CareerVisibility #OfficePolitics #PromotionStrategy #WorkplaceDynamics #ExecutivePresence #PerformanceReview #CorporateCulture #CareerGrowth #LeadershipSkills #BusinessCommunication #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareersShow #WorkplaceSuccess #StrategicThinking #InfluenceAtWork Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
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