Politicians know that before they can save the world, they have to save their seat. A corollary is that you must save your job before you can save your organization. The three political aspects of your job that threaten to derail you are isolation, being blind to the culture, and failure to define success. Learn novel tactics for avoiding these pitfalls, including branding yourself within your organization's culture, the art of hallway chat, developing allies, and handling the inevitable criticism.