Power: Why Some People Have It And Others Don't
by Jeffrey Pfeffer /
2011 / English / Audio
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In this crowning achievement, one of the greatest minds in
management theory reveals how to succeed and wield power in the
real world.
In this crowning achievement, one of the greatest minds in
management theory reveals how to succeed and wield power in the
real world.
Over decades of consulting with corporations and teaching MBA
students the nuances of organizational power, Jeffrey Pfeffer has
watched numerous people suffer career reversals even as others
prevail despite the odds.
Over decades of consulting with corporations and teaching MBA
students the nuances of organizational power, Jeffrey Pfeffer has
watched numerous people suffer career reversals even as others
prevail despite the odds.
Our most common mistake is not having a realistic understanding
of what makes some people more successful than others. By
believing that life is fair, we tend to subscribe to the
“just-world phenomenon,” which leaves us unprepared for the
challenges and competition of the real world.
Our most common mistake is not having a realistic understanding
of what makes some people more successful than others. By
believing that life is fair, we tend to subscribe to the
“just-world phenomenon,” which leaves us unprepared for the
challenges and competition of the real world.
Now Pfeffer brings decades of his incredible insights to a wider
audience. Brimming with counterintuitive advice, numerous
examples from various countries, and surprising findings based on
his research, this groundbreaking guide reveals the strategies
and tactics that separate the winners from the losers. Power, he
argues, is a force that can be used and harnessed not only for
individual gain but also for the benefit of organizations and
society. Power, however, is not something that can be learned
from those in charge—their advice often puts a rosy spin on their
ascent and focuses on what should have worked, rather than what
actually did. Instead, Pfeffer reveals the true paths to power
and career success. Iconoclastic and grounded in the realpolitik
of human interaction,
Now Pfeffer brings decades of his incredible insights to a wider
audience. Brimming with counterintuitive advice, numerous
examples from various countries, and surprising findings based on
his research, this groundbreaking guide reveals the strategies
and tactics that separate the winners from the losers. Power, he
argues, is a force that can be used and harnessed not only for
individual gain but also for the benefit of organizations and
society. Power, however, is not something that can be learned
from those in charge—their advice often puts a rosy spin on their
ascent and focuses on what should have worked, rather than what
actually did. Instead, Pfeffer reveals the true paths to power
and career success. Iconoclastic and grounded in the realpolitik
of human interaction,Power
Power is an essential organizational
survival manual and a new standard in the field of leadership and
management.
is an essential organizational
survival manual and a new standard in the field of leadership and
management.