Why Politics Matters in Leadership

Politics. Do you recoil from it—or dive in? Many leaders see politics as ego and manipulation, but it’s really how power flows through relationships and networks.

This quick self-quiz will show how ready you are to navigate politics with confidence. As we show in our Harvard Business Review article, How Women Can Get Comfortable Playing Politics, leaders who master key political mindsets—connecting their work to others, building relationships, owning their voice, and matching tactics to the moment—have greater impact and advance further. Take the test and see where you stand.