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Jeffrey Pfeffer

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The paths to power: How to grow your influence and advance your career | Jeffrey Pfeffer (Stanford)

Jun 13, 20241h 22m

Guest: Jeffrey Pfeffer - Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford's Graduate School of Business. Jeffrey is renowned for teaching one of the most popular courses at Stanford, "The Paths to Power," and is the author of several books on power dynamics, including "The Seven Rules of Power." Key Takeaways: Get Out of Your Own Way: Overcome imposter syndrome and stop self-sabotaging behaviors like excessive apologizing. Recognize your worth and the value you bring to your role. Break the Rules: Stand out by doing things differently. This can make you memorable and help disrupt the status quo, leading to increased power and influence. Network Relentlessly: Build a broad network by being generous and connecting people. Focus on weak ties to gain new insights and opportunities. Show Up Powerfully: Master body language and presence. This includes making eye contact, speaking confidently, and using open body postures to convey authority. Use Your Power: Actively use your power to accomplish goals, which in turn can lead to more power and resources as success breeds success. Topics Covered: Power dynamics, imposter syndrome, networking strategies, personal branding, influence tactics, leadership presence, career advancement strategies.

Notable Quotes

โ€œIf you want power to be used for good, more good people need to have power.โ€

Power and morality

โ€œThe realities of what it takes to get power bear almost no resemblance to what you're taught in Sunday school.โ€

Power dynamics

โ€œYou cannot learn tennis by reading about tennis, or by watching a movie about Serena or Venus Williams. You have to actually get out on the court and do it.โ€

Learning and action