? Date: November 20, 2025 (Thursday)
? Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
? Location: American University in Bulgaria (AUBG)
?️ Register here: https://bit.ly/4qw5hA2

? About the Event:
How do we move the needle at work, influence others to follow our lead, and feel genuinely seen and heard in our roles? Why do some professionals advance while equally talented peers stagnate?
The answer lies in understanding and mastering workplace power dynamics — a learnable, evidence-based skill essential for career success.

Through engaging storytelling, historical and contemporary examples, and research-driven frameworks, Dr. Michael T. Stratton will unpack the art and science of political navigation, including:
✅ Building your base of influence
✅ Mapping organizational terrain
✅ Influence strategies that work at any level
✅ Navigating politics ethically and effectively

Whether you're a student entering your first corporate role, a professional seeking to advance, or a leader developing others, this talk offers actionable strategies for thriving in the often-unspoken dynamics that define organizational life.

?️ About the Speaker:
Dr. Michael T. Stratton is a Professor of Management at the American University in Bulgaria, where his teaching and research focus on workplace behavior, organizational politics, and leadership development.
Previously, he served as Dean and Professor at Georgia College & State University and Department Chair at UNC Asheville.
A former President and current Fellow of the Management and Organizational Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS), Dr. Stratton holds a PhD in Public Administration and Policy from the University at Albany, SUNY.

✨ AUBG Leadership Talk Series brings together EMBA alumni, students, faculty, and partners for inspiring conversations about leadership, strategy, and impact.