How to play the corporate game

Work isn’t just a meritocracy. Learning to navigate the corporate game is key to career success and achieving your goals. Talk through 5 tips on how to play the game well.
1 - Have an Objective
2 - Build, Maintain, and Repair Relationships
3 - Advocate for Yourself
4 - Draw from your Experiences
5 - Build a Good Reputation
#corporate #career #work #workfromhome

[@robertlopez6092]

If I want to play games, I’ve got my PS5 for that. It’s amazing how many adult children there still are.

[@TheRelevantUnknown]

Humans will human

[@sunnyg4261]

Boom. These career coaches and the petulant kids can go do one.

[@adio1679]

Life is a game. If you can't wrap your head around that stick with your PS5

[@robertlopez6092]

@@adio1679 nah bruh. Life’s a garden, you gotta DIG it, bruh.

[@Retakeflow]

​@robertlopez6092 it was a garden, we've turned it into a game. Play it with your own twist. I tried not playing but my responsibilities don't allow me to.

[@bigdaddyslick4961]

Love how her advice is to go run to management if a coworker complains about management. Some people never grow up

[@averagejoeskitfarmstead]

Your word, authenticity, and mental health is worth more than any promotion, pay raise, or benefit. Do not play the game.

[@bitokay147]

Yup you can make money with out playing the game .

[@rythmikeffect]

👏👏👏

[@tetum849]

The less of us that play the game, the less it is seen as legitimate as a whole LET THE GAME DIE

[@emmang2010]

Unfortunately many women specifically will not understand this and assume they get paid less than men, most of whom naturally understand this, because of sexism.

[@markteague8889]

How does the saying go? “You will be promoted to your highest level of incompetence.”

[@LaitoChen]

The Peter principle

[@sayanbhattacharya3233]

Haha

[@semyaza555]

This video has inspired me to start my own business.

[@nmatrix9]

Yeah, just seeing the title alone should be inspiring.

[@SR-mv2mf]

😂😂😂😂

[@laurasanders5050]

It’s so tiring and exhausting that we have to do this

[@returningwhisper]

I agree friend. I just wanted to make an honest living to afford a home and the basics. Apparently that’s stupid and I need to juggle a piñata instead.

[@ryanbarker3978]

Or be a high level technical contributor with strong soft skills. You don’t have to work in the middle of a high school popularity contest in cultures that value the right things. Tactical and overly results driven cultures are over fixated on hyperbolic discounting tend to love this game. Higher functioning cultures that actually have some level of critical thought to how they execute, other than who is the most dominant personality on the call, value much more than self advocacy. Also idealizing company management is a dangerous. It’s naive to think of these folks as immoral or wrong, but you have to realize that leaders do not have all the answers. They operate at a higher level for a reason, and they don’t know everything. In fact, they are relying on you to tell them where things are honestly. Finding ways to meet dates” to impress is not doing anyone on either side any good. Leadership is not the same thing as management. Do not conflate the two. Don’t be a brown noser. Do reject hyperbolic discounting. If your company doesn’t value you for acting in its actual best interests instead of your own, find a new company.

[@apple1231230]

All valid points, and also subsequently a list of reasons why I’ll never join corporate America. Another way to put it “how to be fake to make more money” Gross. But this is a helpful video for those who choose this path.

[@hozifaelgadal623]

from certain point of view every thing is a game . Corporate is not excluded, thank you for sharing your thoughts

[@capri2673]

"And after a while, you can work on points for style. Like the club tie, and the firm handshake. A certain look in the eye and an easy smile" Dogs - Pink Floyd

[@jbdmb]

Be attractive and have a nice sounding voice. Thats how you play the game.

[@zoolu6879]

God, I hate that your right. Humanity is f’d.

[@tetum849]

this is the way

[@SR-mv2mf]

Very very apt advice 🎉😊

[@rexrexrex992]

,,,,,, be tall.

[@RyanSaplanPT]

I love that you have a cat meowing in the background and it sounds like kids in the other room. 😂

[@RubbinRobbin]

bro, wtf i was going crazy thinking there was a cat in trouble outside of my window

[@iExploder]

@@RubbinRobbinLol same.

[@MrMuis06]

The corporate game is bs and I don't play games.

[@brianadlich4406]

I’m bout to drop out of mine and leave corporate. I’d rather do wage work.

[@RomeoTango3]

Same here. It’s ridiculous out here.

[@mollysreadings4845]

Agreed. How to play? Don't.

[@GirishVenkatachalam]

It is shithole

[@GaHaus]

Your comment is playing the game.

[@samehmke3396]

This was very helpful!!! I needed this 🙌

[@PRonYouTube]

Super helpful, pragmatic and wise advice. Your experience really shines through your insights. I’m taking a brief sabbatical from the corporate race, but hope to implement these when I return.

[@theinfamoustroll7265]

This is playing the corporate game ethically. Playing the corporate game is about leveraging social and political power over people to force them to make decisions that are in your best interest. If you play well you advance to the top rapidly if you fail everyone is eager to stone you but you can always move to a new city and try again.

[@PlatoCave]

Excellent "textbook" discussion, while completely disconnected with harsh, savage and inhuman real "scenarios". In this age when being "pushy" is characterized as "leadership" I guess rest of the discussion is absolutely aimless. Gaslighting has become pretty much "industry standard" in corporate culture and genuine talent is considered as "serious threat" to line management. These so called games might be useful for those who are already high on the ladder and that too by the blessings of BBQ and dance parties, where all "promotion discussion" actually materialized. For ordinary, honest and transparent professional Corporate world is a daily mental torture that one has to tolerate in order to provide food for the family. I worked 16 years in 140 years old so called multinational company and the miseries and agony I have been through is unspeakable. Good luck with these idealist discussions though I hope it will earn lots of viewership that I am sure is the resultant objective.

[@rajahawa6888]

Great advice. Thank you!

[@kmoney10101]

I found this very helpful and thoughtful! Thank you for the insights. Outside of business, these are just people skill dynamics. Being aware is the first step. Thank you for the perspective 😌💙

[@Innate-Charisma]

Very good video - I definitely needed to hear some of these considering I just started a new sales job!

[@erievhs]

Should make a video on toxic workplaces

[@--M--1111]

I work in a calling center. I hate that job. It pays well. It pays more than my fellow friends with degrees. I stay for the money only. That is my only motivation. I try ti play the game. I think customer service is the worst job ever. I don't like people. I don't care about their problems. I just play the game pretend I am into all those "meet your stats for the month and encourage your teamates to give an amazing customer service" which is ridiculous.

[@HectorHernandez-ec3nd]

I feel like a lot of corporate world mentality is showing off without showing off, while simultaneously making sure you show to the right people

[@robnelson6545]

I’m in software engineering QA with a lot of experience and the workload is already too much and the expectations are high due to my level of experience. It seems like a game to keep me from being able to play the game. I think what you’re saying works if you’re given a fair shake. Too many of us didn’t qualify due to that we weren’t raised with the social graces and understanding or aren’t any minority or just got unlucky where we started. You need to know when to give up or you’ll be used to help others achieve their goals. Please tell me how I could get promoted when minimum expectations are already very high. I realize this is complicated and I think you’re a manager type of person. People like myself though may see that leadership needs to target the majority of workers and so we need to know when we’re in that minority that doesn’t get cared about.

[@annapatton4544]

Unfortunately, "working horses" get used and abused in the working environment just because the leadership knows these people can be trusted with the job, these people show up to work, they work their arses off and do the job well. And sadly it is, but they get taken advantage of. And sometimes it's because the management does not care, and sometimes because are not left with many choices, because why would they trust an unreliable person with the job while they have you, the person who gets the job done? Who would you trust if or when needed to delegate? But neither of the scenarios mean that they are not looking to promote you when they see a good opening for you. I would suggest talking to someone in the leadership about your willingness to grow in the company. Try to find a person who seems to care about having smart hardworking people around (as well as in the leadership) for the purpose of the company's success and being the best of the best, not to simply get job done to fly under the radar and having your, for example, branch not stick out as underperforming in comparison to others in your region. There is a great deal of leaders who live and work having only one worry in mind - not being called out by their bosses, by all means necessary. Sometimes you can see them running like chickens with their heads chopped off after they get a call from their boss. A lot of running around in general and talking, giving inspiring speeches, but they don't actually get things done and are not interested in growing other people. Those will not get you anywhere. Find the opposite in your company, ask to talk to them, say that you want to grow, learn and take new responsibilities, and say that you can handle your workload and then some, but you are left with no room for your professional growth and would like to have that person as your mentor because you would want to see yourself being that person one day. Doing the same repetitive tasks over and over becomes boring for a smart person and it is great to want to learn more. Unfortunately, a lot of people like you get discouraged because they are not being recognized for their hard work. As she said in the beginning of the video, we have to learn to sell ourselves, make ourselves visible. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. I wish you luck!

[@kimjongun7790]

I would suggest switching every 2/3 years as your experience level rises & also your pay level .In your current setup it seems that the mngmt. is not interested in valuing your exp. level , so I suggest you start looking out for new jobs

[@angiedee2722]

Maybe you can share with you manager how hiring someone new can help the team, someone with less experience where you can knowledge transfer and they do some of the work you do and you can focus on the more important aspect of your job. I am a QA engineer looking for a job, is your company remote, maybe you can refer me?

[@HectorHernandez-ec3nd]

​@angiedee2722 bro was your answer really "the answer to your problems is ME"

[@ypey1]

At some point you are at the maximum level and there are no promotion opportunities… unless you can switch from a substantial position to a management/strategic position. The risk is very high you will be unfulfilled though, since that is probably not your core talent.

[@saharicoasis4083]

Thank you! Love your useful content! Learnt so much ❤

[@Angela-un2tx]

Very helpful ❤❤❤

[@binky777]

Useful information. Thanks!

[@emmang2010]

Thank you for making tbis video. Unfortunately many women specifically will not understand this and assume they get paid less than men, most of whom naturally understand this, because of sexism.

[@nandhithanandhu9609]

The problem is we know all of this theoretically however if an introvert is struggling then it's probably how to act in action, it's easy to say 'buid relationship' but how nobody ever explains that and yes some may think so now you expect someone to sponnfeed you .. HELL YES! Some are introvert for a reason!!! They lack these skills so many videos on just same points over n over again less of scenarios and examples is just triggering all the more. No Hate but thanks for the efforts

[@JS-lm3lq]

MAYBE INVITE SOMEONE OUT FOR LUNCH ?

[@TheRelevantUnknown]

In the last chapter of the video she gave at least 6 different things to “build others up”

[@anthnyl]

@@JS-lm3lqincur a sexual harassment case with HR, nice

[@jonyngvesyland5461]

how2corporategame: 1. wear pants. 2. undo pants. 3. spin. 4. continue spinning. 5. you're a helicopter. helicopters are expensive. 6. we've won.

[@danny_jose]

Great Video Kendall. Some feedback on audio - I don't think your mic picked up any audio here. It may have been the laptop's default mic.

[@ctestare2625]

I don’t care about promotions or titles or any of that shit or even a fulfilling role. I can hate my everyday tasks but I just want decent pay AND coworkers/managers I don’t wanna punch on a daily basis. Is it too much to ask to have both those qualities in a job?

[@LaitoChen]

These are cooperate games people play when your job description is so inconsequential the only exit out of obselesance is the tomfoolery of office politics. High functioning teams dont tolerate this. They look at hard Data and keep the employees making (or saving) the company money. You think boeing, NASA and Tesla engineers deal with this nonsense? Im so glad I will never work a cooperate job.

[@goldbrick2563]

Ha why would you want to work for boeing ...their products malfunction at high rates and tesla just recalled all 3800 of its recently released cybertrucks

[@ModernConversations]

The corporate game is starting every sentence with "So..." Ever notice that?

[@jpvoodoo5522]

Yes. I did. Every time I hear it alarms go off.

[@ModernConversations]

@jpvoodoo5522 😪 thank god. I'm not the only one who can see them. 🧟‍♀️ 👻 👽

[@Philip_Kearns_Astrology]

This is very good, thanks!

[@laurasanders5050]

What if your boss is the problem

[@TechWithRonnie]

I work 2 remote jobs that pays me more than my director - F this childlike BS. I just want to get money and spend time with my dogs and family. I don't care if I'm not the CEO, for me jobs are just for money. I've worked in Saudi Arabia where men and women are separated at workplace and there is less politics on the men's side there, while the women's departments are overridden with politics. Not to mention, God made me a millionaire.

[@erievhs]

Your a boss what do i need to qualify for those type of remote jobs? Degree?

[@TechWithRonnie]

@@erievhs Learn how to code - any language. There are free bootcamps which let you pay the tuition, after you get a job. Practice for 3 years, you can make $200-250k per job.

[@TechWithRonnie]

@@erievhs Learn to code. A degree will help but bootcamps can also let you set your foot in the door. Practice for 3-5 years, you'll be in a position to command $200-250k per job.

[@erievhs]

@@TechWithRonnie nice is that what you did?

[@TechWithRonnie]

@@erievhs I have a Masters degree but that was ten years ago. Engineering is more democratized now, due to shortage of labor.

[@JTFSIX]

YOU SAID IT....Listen up kids, take notes...nothing but pearls here - YOU CAN DO YOUR JOB and DO IT VERY WELL, But incompetency trumps..She is correct.....ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF.

[@adamkhan4451]

How is doing your job well annd doing good work incompetent? That doesn’t fit the definition of that word

[@trailhiker8063]

The way to suceed these days is bully your way up, be a screw up, lie, and cheat. If you're a narcisist that will help you tremendously is playing the corprate game. If you don't like it, have some balls and run your own business.

[@erievhs]

Im trying to do the latter gotta man up tho

[@068067]

These are things that happen outside of corporate also. These are just life things.

[@ps-dn7ce]

Good advice

[@jamieandrei]

4:48 lols.. when this is the leadership team & owners.. your fooked.. CYA at all times & always hold back..

[@eurowerx4267]

I’ve worked corporate and I know the games people play. I refused to play into their games and be a corporate monkey! I’ll never work for a corporate employer again, I move with integrity and honor!

[@boomerau]

air cover for your team is the most important thing but the hardest to do - most people expect seagull managers

[@jermainemyrn19]

I don't like all the fraudulent behavior that surrounds me. I can't play games when it comes to life.

[@TheRelevantUnknown]

The video should been titled “How to be a human at work”. The tips are same.

[@thekharkivcoomer8841]

Why would anyone want to play the corporate game at all?

[@DavidSantos-fu2ll]

Could you give book recommendations?

[@josephsmyth832]

It depends on the game you’re playing since there’s more than one strategy. Prisoner’s dilemma is very common as well as games like game of chicken, battle of the sexes, and zero sum game

[@mochamochamatcha677]

alot to think about

[@Joefest99]

Is that a wood burning stove in the background?!

[@kentgoodall2516]

Wicked shitstem Babylon system is a game full vampires who set u up and play there narcissistic games corprate is corupt lie Whole wicked shitstem is sad

[@kino7539]

This is the right comment.

[@psikeyhackr6914]

Do not notice planned obsolescence in the corporate products.

[@jamieandrei]

Triggered PTSD, sighing out loud in a Marlon Brando voice 'the horror!'..

[@SinstixMain]

You guys are criticising how the world works and rejecting it as some sort of bs, which it is, but if you want to get to where you want, you gotta adapt and stop coping for your inability to take part in these social games, once you're in a position of control where you can change how things work, then you take things into your own hands and start changing this bs. I'm 1 year away from finishing my CS degree, and can spend literally all day just talking about all the bs social games we have to take part in just to get the grades we need, but we gotta adapt and try our best to get into a position where we don't need to be part of these bs social games. Ultimately it's about your discision of whether you want to focus on your mental health or your career, and the ones who win the lottery are the ones who can take part in these games without it affecting their mental health negatively, or at least they have the skill to manage it's negative impact untill they get to where they want.

[@Timmerdetimmerdetim]

Michael Scott aproves.

[@BigDonPat301]

😍😍😍

[@chemicalclack]

Commenting to help the algorithm

[@jbdmb]

Get a life.

[@chemicalclack]

@@jbdmb???? I like her videos. Seek help

[@jbdmb]

@chemicalclack not me bud.

[@smallpeople172]

@@chemicalclackthis is Mega cringe

[@chemicalclack]

@@smallpeople172 why do you care?

[@mdm032]

It almost sounds like a person justifying their own slavery

[@erievhs]

We think the same lol

[@Timmerdetimmerdetim]

or their lack of scrupules, or their greed, or, (just almost)

[@dornie_donko]

Vivacious

[@riannepaborito]

Coworkers are aware that I am not into office romance. and it seems that it’s one of the reasons why I am being bullied at work right now. Is that ruining my career now?

[@jermainemyrn19]

Yup

[@riannepaborito]

@@jermainemyrn19 but I really can't involve myself in such kind of relationship.

[@jermainemyrn19]

@@riannepaborito you don't need to. You give it to whoever you want, but you aren't obligated to do anything except work

[@cork533]

What to you mean romance? They want to fuc you or something?? 😂 ​@@riannepaborito

[@johnnykeener3727]

When I actually get a job, this might be helpful. :/

[@josephsmyth832]

The only way to play the game well as the legal system is also based on this premise, is to have a liberal arts education and knowing that logic and reasoning leads to impartiality and prudence.

[@doctorberkowitz]

OH, this is why everyone over 30 is so gross and fake.

[@HectorHernandez-ec3nd]

That's A LOT of people. It shocked me to realize moosstt people never fully grow from their high school days, filled with gossip, hearsay and popularity. Idk how others operate but on my end how you make people feel is HUGE

[@doctorberkowitz]

@@HectorHernandez-ec3nd I think an apt alternative title to this video could be: How To Damn Yourself to Hell

[@erievhs]

​@@doctorberkowitzlmfaoo

[@rahkeembattiste5854]

I understand what your saying. This is new generation nobody gives a crap. There firing a lot people left and right. It’s crazy out here I use to work for google. 😮😮😮😮keep preaching. We all listen nothing working etc. etc.

[@giatasha2181]

Great mic shocking audio :( great content

[@billiedoesbeats]

Don’t think the mic was on.

[@deathstormer]

The best way to play it is to not play it at all.

[@judoflea]

No offence... she has a beautiful voice. I'll come back later to learn.

[@user-nk8ww9ce9k]

MuH cOrPoRaTe GaMe

[@parler8698]

Play to win. Play the game everyone else is playing.

[@kitkatcats3360]

Cat knows you’re making a video and is competing for your attention. That’s his game.

[@ronaldk1636]

Its not a partnership. Its a we know us club. If your not in it you will never break in. Great video though. Thx

[@makethingshappen8427]

Good points! It’s not just the work you do, you have to play ball if you want to stay on the team.

[@Timmerdetimmerdetim]

What does ball playing have that work doing _doesn't,_ in your opinion?

[@safetythirdified]

There is nothing about this that is not true, but there is something awfully pernicious that is at the core of this. It's something like "Corporate is your new god" and he/she who drinks the most of the corporate Kool aid get the supposed prize. I find that there are some sacrifices you can't take back all in the name of monetary gain. This mindset we obsess over is how you get a situation of people sitting around a table strategizing how to screw clients and customers more efficiently. The cost of speaking up and out is not in the employee handbook. Glad I work for myself now because working around this level of vapid behaviour would kill me inside and out.

[@TheRelevantUnknown]

Gad you found a way to support yourself without being around other people. So many people are turning themselves into antisocial automatons and making communities miserable for everyone.

[@safetythirdified]

@@TheRelevantUnknown Nice underhanded comment. Points for hiding behind a blank avatar. Go get 'em tiger!

[@Saber_fgc]

@@TheRelevantUnknown if communities have people like you can you blame them for wanting to be antisocial lol

[@smallpeople172]

@@TheRelevantUnknownthis isn’t even antisocial. Playing childish games with work politics is literally six year old behavior. This video is for people who never grew up and can’t just coldly do their job and need drama at all times

[@janesmy6267]

I’m thinking of just slacking the cto and ceo directly with a presentation on how to fix processes because it’s so frustrating for me as the tech specialist. I’m more senior and experienced than the dept heads. I just wanted to Code but can’t do that because I’m constantly putting out fires for clients. It’s like management are overwhelmed and don’t understand their own management strategy

[@thehentailord6708]

Step 1: be an attractive woman Step 2: see step 1

[@jochenradke1430]

…learn how to run a small business. I know quite a few small business owners who make more money than CEOs and they are free…..

[@MrJag1]

Our Boss bring us one day INIS and Twilight Imperium, i must say after that day all of us went very productive for a month.

[@warrentoles3127]

I don’t understand hierarchies as an adult

[@galaxyqueen8835]

First: You got to sound like “OMG Becky! Look at her ….” Second: Do everything Quick and Dirty. Third: get promoted

[@capri2673]

If you can't play these games, public sector is the way to go.

[@jimmiller9330]

Learn to play golf and smooze. Big decisions are made on the golf course.

[@derekmcdaniel6029]

meritocracy is not a good system, and the people in the top are not better than the people at the bottom. Once you realize that you can engage on your terms. It's not in everyone's interests to "climb the ladder". whatever happened to "servant leadership". I would rather have an awkward boss than Michael scott than a try hard do-gooder who wasn't a good fit for the position. Everyone should be mature adults and if you are diligent in your job in the long run you will just have a better time, regardless of whether that's the best way to maximize status and opportunity. Edit: The point about self advocacy is important. thanks for sharing.

[@HaiLeQuang]

If I have this woman's look. I would win every single kind of game in my office.

[@DannyGodlewski]

I bet you $1trillion she has a cat…

[@hellouser5498]

And wine collection

[@theonlywestfree]

I know this is about the corporate game, but damn: the level of attraction I have to this speaker is unreal. Im almost glad this isn't a live event 😅

[@davidrafie7787]

How old are you?

[@goldbrick2563]

34

[@vall545]

Meow 😸

[@SeniorAdrian]

So licking boots?

[@Timmerdetimmerdetim]

It also helps if you're a sociopath. Ask Walter White for that matter🤪

[@ZPS51491]

You lost me at the very beginning when you made it sound like the 'most experienced person is the default for a promotion. Having the most experience doesn't always mean you have the strongest or most relevant experience.

[@jaymoney3215]

How about i just earn more than my cost of living, invest as much as possible, and retire early from these games of stupidity?

[@Timmerdetimmerdetim]

Yes please. Let the others sell their souls. Socialism helps too btw, well, but that's an entirely different video.

[@Timmerdetimmerdetim]

She raises fair points but as a person with Aspergers syndrome I've disliked it all for as long as I can remember. Thanks corporation but no thanks.

[@royalking88888]

play the game and i play it well

[@AutoDisheep]

Well this is such a late advice for me

[@gn6905]

Liz Lemon, izzat you?

[@mcdonald2037]

What?? The corporate game.. sometimes this goes way to far and the company can get sue

[@vincentnnyc]

I hear your cat is meowing…is he/she hungry?

[@olandofuller5588]

She got NO LOYALTY.... Let her husband know she'll cheat. Bands 🤑 💸 💲 can make her dance.

[@brycek3434]

Very helpful advice, its amazing how people in the comments act like communication with your boss is some type of childish game

[@Timmerdetimmerdetim]

yeah, like bragging, posing, being egocentrical and using others as a mean to an end suddenly are supposed to be unthroned as a golden standard or something.

[@brycek3434]

@@Timmerdetimmerdetim Yeah, keeping a good relationship with your coworkers and reminding your boss you actually do work from time to time. Obviously some real psychopathic, machiavellian shit

[@adamkhan4451]

This sounds like it sucks so bad

[@anthnyl]

A game made for psychopaths. Actual humans get worn down to a nub until their health fails.