Author: Jeffrey Pfeffer
Narrator: Ryan
Format: MP3
IBSN: 9780061789083
Language: English
Publish Date: 30/08/2010
Audiobook length: 31 min
Chapter 2Why people pursue power Chapter 3How to construct power Chapter 4How to maintain power Chapter 5Summary & Review The Neurotic Personality of Our Time
Listening to the summary audiobook of "Power" by Jeffrey Pfeffer is a valuable investment in personal and professional development, as it distills essential insights on the nature of power and influence in the workplace. Pfeffer's provocative ideas reveal the often-unspoken dynamics of power, providing listeners with practical strategies to navigate organizational hierarchies and enhance their leadership skills. In a fast-paced world where time is a luxury, the summary format allows individuals to quickly grasp key concepts, empowering them to leverage power more effectively in their careers while fostering a deeper understanding of interpersonal relationships in various settings.
Jeffrey Pfeffer is a famous professor of organizational behavior at Stanford University and is the author of Hard Facts, Dangerous Half-Truths, and Total Nonsense: Profiting from Evidence-based Management and What Were They Thinking: Unconventional Wisdom About Management, etc. He has been a visiting professor at Harvard Business School, London Business School and IESE Business School in Spain. He is also a columnist for Business 2.0. Pfeffer has offered executive training courses in 28 countries, and has provided education and consulting services to many business associations and universities in the United States.
- Power is a critical element of career success, yet many individuals overlook its importance or shy away from pursuing it. Pfeffer emphasizes that understanding and navigating power dynamics is essential to achieving both personal and organizational objectives.
- Pfeffer argues that power is often obtained through social networks and strategic relationships rather than solely through merit or hard work. Building alliances and influencing others can significantly enhance one's ability to gain and maintain power in various settings.
- The book encourages readers to embrace a more pragmatic approach to power, recognizing that it is not inherently negative. Pfeffer challenges conventional views by suggesting that ethical considerations should not prevent individuals from seeking power, as it can be used to enact positive change.
Brief In, Brilliance Out
Contact: buildlearn.bk@gmail.com
Author: Jeffrey Pfeffer
Narrator: Ryan
Format: MP3
IBSN: 9780061789083
Language: English
Publish Date: 30/08/2010
Audiobook length: 31 min
Chapter 2Why people pursue power Chapter 3How to construct power Chapter 4How to maintain power Chapter 5Summary & Review The Neurotic Personality of Our Time
...I Never Saw Another Butterfly...
Time Management For System Administrators
The Story of the Human Body
Listening to the summary audiobook of "Power" by Jeffrey Pfeffer is a valuable investment in personal and professional development, as it distills essential insights on the nature of power and influence in the workplace. Pfeffer's provocative ideas reveal the often-unspoken dynamics of power, providing listeners with practical strategies to navigate organizational hierarchies and enhance their leadership skills. In a fast-paced world where time is a luxury, the summary format allows individuals to quickly grasp key concepts, empowering them to leverage power more effectively in their careers while fostering a deeper understanding of interpersonal relationships in various settings.
Jeffrey Pfeffer is a famous professor of organizational behavior at Stanford University and is the author of Hard Facts, Dangerous Half-Truths, and Total Nonsense: Profiting from Evidence-based Management and What Were They Thinking: Unconventional Wisdom About Management, etc. He has been a visiting professor at Harvard Business School, London Business School and IESE Business School in Spain. He is also a columnist for Business 2.0. Pfeffer has offered executive training courses in 28 countries, and has provided education and consulting services to many business associations and universities in the United States.
- Power is a critical element of career success, yet many individuals overlook its importance or shy away from pursuing it. Pfeffer emphasizes that understanding and navigating power dynamics is essential to achieving both personal and organizational objectives.
- Pfeffer argues that power is often obtained through social networks and strategic relationships rather than solely through merit or hard work. Building alliances and influencing others can significantly enhance one's ability to gain and maintain power in various settings.
- The book encourages readers to embrace a more pragmatic approach to power, recognizing that it is not inherently negative. Pfeffer challenges conventional views by suggesting that ethical considerations should not prevent individuals from seeking power, as it can be used to enact positive change.
Brief In, Brilliance Out
Contact: buildlearn.bk@gmail.com
