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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Many of us wrongly think power and success go to those who only dutifully follow the rules.
Chapter 3: To build leadership qualities, begin with an honest appraisal of all your strengths and weaknesses.
Chapter 4: If you’re seeking power, it’s crucial to land within the most appropriate possible department.
Chapter 5: Stand out by asking questions and sometimes bending the rules.
Chapter 6: If you seek others’ help, you must first find a way to help them as well.
Chapter 7: Present yourself in a manner that radiates power.
Chapter 8: A strong reputation will indeed carry you a long way along the path to power.
Chapter 9: Along the road to power, you will inevitably face some conflict and failure too.
Description
Power (2010) is a realpolitik guide to leading a successful career. It offers unusual insights and advice you wouldn’t normally find in other career literature, with tips and techniques you can start using now to achieve long-term success.
Who Should Listen
Anyone who is launching a career
Anyone who wants to get promoted
Anyone who works in politics
About the Authors
Jeffrey Pfeffer is a professor at Stanford University, specializing in organizational behavior.