This is part of ExpertCodingSkills.
Expert programmers have an uncanny ability to stay positive and productive through political strife.
Code is power. Users interact with code. Code interacts with code. Often the best way to support one's position within a company is to write as much code as possible that ends up in front of as many users as possible.
Novice programmers can let political strife affect their attitudes negatively. What budding programmer ever said to themselves, "I'm going to write computer software so I can become bitter and cynical!"
It takes endurance and inner strength to focus on the positive during the worst storms: happy paying customers who become RavingFans.