Horowitz delves into the issue of corporate politics, which he defines as people advancing their careers or agendas by means other than merit and contribution. He explains that political behavior often starts with the CEO, even if unintentionally. To minimize politics, Horowitz suggests hiring people with the right kind of ambition—those who prioritize the company's success over their own—and establishing strict processes for performance evaluation, compensation, organizational design, and promotions. 'The surest way to turn your company into the political equivalent of the U.S. Senate is to hire people with the wrong kind of ambition.' | Ben Horowitz | The Hard Thing About Hard Things

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Minimizing Politics in the Workplace

Horowitz delves into the issue of corporate politics, which he defines as people advancing their careers or agendas by means other than merit and contribution. He explains that political behavior often starts with the CEO, even if unintentionally. To minimize politics, Horowitz suggests hiring people with the right kind of ambition—those who prioritize the company's success over their own—and establishing strict processes for performance evaluation, compensation, organizational design, and promotions. 'The surest way to turn your company into the political equivalent of the U.S. Senate is to hire people with the wrong kind of ambition.'

-- Ben Horowitz