My Observations

Wisdom. If voices can be heard just about everywhere and there's no room for one more then be quiet. Let them create their own noise. Who cares if they can't hear one another anymore for they've chosen to push their own self serving intention. Let them go ahead and exhaust their energies. Wasted. On your part, listen and listen intently not only to the things they are saying but most especially the ones they are trying to hide from others including you. For sure, their body languages will say something about it. Their eyes, how they move their hands, how they stand sit etc., Then take note of these small infomation and later on you will be amazed on how much information you have or how silly their intentions are.

Strategy. If your position depends so much on the one speaking the more you must learn to listen. There's art in this thing. Fight your own battle aggressively if it is time to do so but be like a lion who patiently wait for its prey to drop its guard. Then strike when the defense is open and when you are really ready to fight the war.

Peace. If can be avoided never start a war or create a guarded environment. No peace. A 24/7 defensive mood will for sure affect you emtionally, physically and spiritaully. It would be draining. Instead strive to create a harmonious relationship with everybody without compromising your own set of values.

Maintaining Peace. Never burn bridges and find yourself isolated. With over 8billion people all over the world, I think it is pretty obvious that we are never meant to be alone. Repair and create bridges and let others freely come and go to your bridge. If there's conflict and tension, resolve it while you can. The best way to do this is to invite the parties involved to a dinner. Never mention anything serious until all of you have eaten. It is better to talk to others knowing that they have a full stomach.

Politics. Stay out of it as much as you could. This always requires loyalty to people and most of the times not to the principles involve. Be loyal to the company, to the government, to your family but not to any individual. As I've mentioned your values must come in first. On top of everything. Nothing and noone should control it. Even politics. If you are the leader, get support not for you but for what you are fighting for. What ever it is, make it clear to your subordinates and never take it personally if yours don't jive with them. I'm sure you will be respected for this.

Faith. First, faith in God. We are just a tiny speck in this universe. That's confirmed unless you haven't watched Discovery Channel ever in your life. There are billions of things that we have no control of. Whether we will like it or not somethings are just bound to happen. From the simplest things to the complicated ones. Have faith to someone powerful who knows you by name. He is the one who created the universe and has control over it. Second, faith in your self. Common.... God is with you so why fear something. You alone can really influence your self. Believe that what ever you have in your hands right now whether good or perceived as problems deal with it. Thirdly. Faith in others ( and I don't have to go into this).