[dshpala]

How can one become better at office politics? What are books to read / courses to take?

[CapstanRoller]

Recite from an eldritch cursed hand-crafted copy of "How to Win Friends and Influence People" written in blood, backwards and upside down, under full moonlight, in an eerily silent forest clearing.

(Light* animal sacrifice may also be required.)

[sumtechguy]

I was forced to read that book and 'how to be a superstar'. Due to a manager who disliked my bluntness in saying things were broken. He wanted me to punch it up with doublespeak to make him feel better.

They show how to manipulate people. But not solid advice on how to do the right thing.

[jnsaff2]

This is a good and rather funny thing to read: https://www.ribbonfarm.com/the-gervais-principle/

[alex_lav]

Get burned by them repeatedly and try to understand why/how. Also watch The Godfather and maybe The Sopranos.