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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. Economia
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  • The Hidden Cost of Context Switching at Work

    The Hidden Cost of Context Switching at Work
    Nov 2 2026
    We often praise multitasking as a sign of efficiency, but recent data suggests it is actually the primary driver of burnout and lost revenue in modern knowledge work. In this episode, we examine the specific mechanics of context switching and how it silently erodes productivity. We look at a case study involving a mid-sized software firm that reduced employee meeting load by forty percent and saw a twenty-two percent increase in output within three months. Lucas breaks down the cognitive science behind why our brains cannot truly switch tasks instantly, while Luna explores the managerial side: how calendar density correlates with error rates. We also discuss practical strategies for protecting deep work blocks without appearing uncooperative to your team. If you have ever felt mentally exhausted after a day of back-to-back Zoom calls, this conversation will help you understand why that fatigue is not just in your head. #ProductivityHacks #ContextSwitching #DeepWork #CareerAdvice #OfficePolitics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TimeManagement #CognitiveLoad #MeetingCulture #BurnoutPrevention #RemoteWork #KnowledgeWork #MentalHealth #LeadershipTips #WorkflowOptimization #FocusStrategy #CorporateCulture Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 min
  • Why Your Calendar Is Sabotaging Your Career

    Why Your Calendar Is Sabotaging Your Career
    Nov 1 2026
    Most professionals treat their calendar as a passive ledger of time, but it is actually an active instrument of political power. In this episode, we look at how the specific act of scheduling — and unscheduling — determines your visibility in the modern office. We examine why high performers often fail not because of bad work, but because they are invisible by design. We break down the mechanics of 'strategic absence' and how to reclaim your schedule from the tyranny of low-leverage meetings. This is about understanding that time allocation is a zero-sum game for influence, and if you are not deliberately placing yourself in high-visibility nodes, you are being optimized out of the room. #CareerStrategy #WorkplaceInfluence #TimeManagement #OfficePolitics #LeadershipSkills #MeetingCulture #VisibilityAtWork #ProfessionalDevelopment #CorporateLadder #ProductivityHacks #StrategicPlanning #ManagerTips #BusinessGrowth #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerAdvice #WorkplaceDynamics #ExecutivePresence Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 min
  • How to Master Invisible Influence at Work

    How to Master Invisible Influence at Work
    Oct 25 2026
    Most professionals rely on formal authority to get things done, but the real leverage in modern organizations often lives in informal networks. We explore how to build influence without a title by mapping decision-makers, understanding information flows, and creating value before asking for favors. Using insights from organizational psychology and examples from tech giants like Microsoft under Satya Nadella, we break down practical steps to become the person others naturally turn to. This episode covers the difference between positional power and social capital, how to identify key connectors in your company, and why empathy is a strategic asset rather than just a soft skill. #CareerStrategy #WorkplaceInfluence #OrganizationalBehavior #LeadershipSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #CorporateCulture #NetworkingTips #SoftSkills #MicrosoftCaseStudy #SatyaNadella #SocialCapital #DecisionMaking #OfficePolitics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerGrowth #ManagementAdvice #CommunicationSkills Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    12 min
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