7 Secret Rules of Power - Jeffrey Pfeffer (Stanford)

Is it safer to be feared than loved? Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer, an expert in organizational behavior at Stanford Business School, dives deep into power dynamics and success strategies. Learn why avoiding being hated can propel you in leadership roles and how over-concern about others' opinions can be detrimental. The discussion explores how coaches, continuous learning, and intellectual curiosity contribute to personal and professional growth. Pfeffer emphasizes taking action, holding oneself accountable, and transforming knowledge into power with real-life examples of successful implementation.00:00 Introduction to Power Dynamics00:13 The Importance of Not Being Loved01:01 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs01:27 Cultural Influences on Behavior03:19 The Role of Coaching and Practice06:48 Continuous Learning and Intellectual Curiosity08:24 The Reality of Success and Ethics10:22 Accountability and Transformation12:22 Success Stories and Real-Life Applications🎙️ WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/Rb4fKodARRs#power #machiaevelli