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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
  • How to Use the Door-in-the-Face Technique at Work

    How to Use the Door-in-the-Face Technique at Work
    Jul 5 2026
    Episode 93 of The Office Politics Podcast explores the door-in-the-face technique — a negotiation and influence tactic where you make a large, unreasonable request first, then follow up with a smaller, more reasonable one. Lucas and Luna break down how this works in office politics, using the example of asking for a big budget for a new project, then scaling back to get approval for a pilot. They walk through a real-world scenario from a marketing manager at a mid-sized tech firm, discuss the psychology of reciprocity and guilt, and explain when the tactic backfires if the initial request is too absurd. The episode also covers ethical boundaries — how to use it without damaging trust. Listeners learn a specific, actionable strategy to get buy-in for their ideas, whether from a boss, a cross-functional team, or a difficult stakeholder. #DoorInTheFace #NegotiationTactics #InfluenceAtWork #OfficePolitics #Reciprocity #GettingBuyIn #WorkplacePsychology #PersuasionSkills #SalesTechnique #CareerGrowth #Communication #Leadership #Strategy #EthicalInfluence #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #Careers #PodcastEpisode Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 mins
  • How to Use the Halo Effect in Office Politics

    How to Use the Halo Effect in Office Politics
    Jul 5 2026
    Lucas and Luna explore the Halo Effect — the cognitive bias where one positive trait colors our perception of everything else a person does. They break down how it works in office politics through a concrete example: a mid-level marketing manager named Priya who accidentally weaponized her reputation for being 'the creative one' to get a failing project greenlit, and the fallout when her halo cracked. They discuss how to spot when you're being haloed or haloing someone else, how to use the bias ethically to build influence, and a simple reframing trick to check your own judgment. No theory without application — this episode is built around the real mechanics of perception at work. #HaloEffect #OfficePolitics #WorkplacePsychology #CareerGrowth #CognitiveBias #Influence #Reputation #Perception #TeamDynamics #Leadership #Marketing #DecisionMaking #ProfessionalDevelopment #WorkplaceStrategy #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #Productivity Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 mins
  • How to Use the Framing Effect in Office Politics

    How to Use the Framing Effect in Office Politics
    Jul 4 2026
    In this episode of The Office Politics Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the framing effect—how the way you present information can dramatically influence decisions and perceptions at work. They anchor the discussion in a real-world case: how a product manager at a mid-size SaaS company reframed a failed project as a 'beta experiment' to protect team morale and secure budget for a second attempt. They contrast this with a framing misstep at a consulting firm where a 'cost-cutting initiative' label triggered defensive behavior and sunk the project. Lucas breaks down the psychology behind framing, citing Tversky and Kahneman's classic 1981 study on how phrasing medical choices as 'lives saved' vs 'lives lost' shifts preferences. They discuss practical applications: framing feedback as 'developmental opportunities' instead of 'performance gaps', and framing requests as 'investments' rather than 'costs'. Luna shares a counterpoint about ethical boundaries—when framing crosses into manipulation. The episode also includes a brief listener-support segment near the end. Concrete takeaway: one framing technique you can use in your next one-on-one meeting. #FramingEffect #OfficePolitics #Careers #WorkplaceInfluence #CommunicationSkills #PsychologyAtWork #Tversky #Kahneman #DecisionMaking #Persuasion #Negotiation #ProductManagement #Consulting #TeamDynamics #Leadership #CognitiveBias #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
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