7 Rules of Power by Pfeffer Jeffrey

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7 Rules of Power confronts a truth many professionals are reluctant to accept: competence, modesty, and hard work alone are rarely enough to succeed within an organization. Jeffrey Pfeffer, the Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and longtime instructor of the widely popular "Paths to Power" course, argues that power itself is neither inherently good nor bad, but a neutral, necessary tool for getting things done and driving real organizational change.

Grounded firmly in social science research and drawn from decades of teaching, Pfeffer distills his lessons on power into seven direct, sometimes uncomfortable rules: get out of your own way, break the rules, appear powerful, build a powerful brand, network relentlessly, use your power, and understand that success excuses almost everything about how that power was acquired. Rather than offering comforting platitudes about collaboration and humility, Pfeffer draws on vivid real-world examples spanning politics, technology, and corporate life, illustrating how projecting confidence, strategic self-promotion, and deliberate networking consistently translate into career advancement, higher pay, and greater influence. Blunt, research-backed, and often deliberately provocative, 7 Rules of Power sets out to arm readers with the tools to never involuntarily lose a job again, and to use power not merely for personal gain, but as leverage for accomplishing meaningful goals.

Why Choose This Book?

• From a leading Stanford organizational behavior expert: Jeffrey Pfeffer has spent decades researching and teaching the dynamics of power in organizations.
• Grounded in rigorous social science research: Combines academic rigor with practical, real-world case studies and examples.
• A clear, memorable seven-rule framework: Offers a structured, easy-to-reference approach to building genuine workplace influence.
• Endorsed by respected voices: Praised by Robert Cialdini, bestselling author of Influence and Pre-Suasion.
• Refreshingly direct: Challenges conventional leadership wisdom rather than offering comfortable, idealized advice.

About the Author: Jeffrey Pfeffer

Jeffrey Pfeffer is the Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, where he teaches the widely popular course "Paths to Power." A leading authority on management and organizational dynamics, he is the author of numerous influential books, including Power and Leadership BS, and a sought-after consultant and speaker worldwide.

Who Should Read This Book?

• Professionals seeking practical strategies for career advancement and influence
• New managers navigating early authority and organizational politics
• High performers from underrepresented backgrounds seeking greater leverage
• Startup founders and entrepreneurs building their personal or company brand
• Readers of Robert Cialdini and other social science-based business authors

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Order now and master the dynamics of workplace influence with 7 Rules of Power — Jeffrey Pfeffer's candid, research-backed guide to building genuine power and advancing your career.