The truth is you are different and outnumbered in the world. That’s right.  The deck is stacked against you and you didn’t even know it. You probably find politics to be insincere and manipulative. If you are like me, you probably value principals of truth and authenticity ahead of climbing the corporate ladder—you want to maintain your authenticity. (Yes, there are great managers and leaders out there that have the interests of their teams front and center. This is about those challenging cultures that don’t.)