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Power

Why Some People Have It - and Others Don't

by Jeffrey Pfeffer
David Drummond
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Brimming with counterintuitive advice, numerous examples from various countries, and surprising findings, this groundbreaking guide reveals the strategies and tactics that separate the winners from the losers. Power 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 is an essential organizational survival manual and a new standard in the field of leadership and management.

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  • Release date

    January 18, 2011

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781611200898
      • File size: 238496 KB
      • Duration: 08:16:51

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Here is a highly effective lesson on acquiring, using, and keeping power in organizational settings. Narrator David Drummond's phrasing lacks the variability that might have given this book more personality. But overall his narration is engaged and genuine. In 13 well-organized chapters, the author tells how to network with, position oneself with, speak with, and identify with powerful people. He's especially adept at convincing his audience to give up the mistaken belief that achievements alone will be enough to earn power--the "fair world" assumption. The activism and skills he recommends are illustrated by vivid case studies. The result is a well-delineated reality check for executives with frustrated ambitions and stalled careers. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine
    • Publisher's Weekly

      June 21, 2010
      Pfeffer (The External Control of Organizations), professor of organizational behavior at Stanford University, posits that intelligence, performance, and likeability alone are not the key to moving up in an organization; instead, he asserts, self promotion, building relationships, cultivating a reputation for control and authority, and perfecting a powerful demeanor are vital drivers of advancement and success. The book has a realpolitik analysis of human behavior that isn't for everyone but its candor, crisp prose, and forthrightness are fresh and appealing. Case studies feature the careers of such leaders as G.E. CEO Jack Welch, General George Patton, Time CEO and Chairman Ann Moore, Lt. Colonel Oliver North, and President Bill Clinton; and Pfeffer dispenses advice on how to overcome obstacles like "the self-promotion" dilemma, how to sharpen one's "acting" skills on the job, and use tactics like interruption to appear more powerful. Brimming with frank, realistic insights on paths to the top, this book offers unexpected—and aggressive—directions on how to advance and flourish in an ever-more competitive workplace.

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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