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Psychology · 18 min

Power

By Jeffrey Pfeffer

We often believe merit alone dictates success, but power operates by its own set of rules. This episode unpacks why power is a learnable skill, not just a reward for talent, and how understanding its dynamics is essential for agency, impact, and navigating the complex realities of organizations.

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Psychology
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“We often believe merit alone dictates success, but power operates by its own set of rules. This episode unpacks why power is a learnable skill, not just a reward for talent, and how understanding its dynamics is essential for agency, impact, and navigating the complex realities of organizations.”

— Jeffrey Pfeffer, Power

What it is about

power dynamics, influence, leadership

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of power dynamics, influence, leadership and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Jeffrey Pfeffer brings a credible and useful lens to power dynamics, influence, leadership, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

About the author

Jeffrey Pfeffer

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