Power - Why Some People Have It—and Others Don't

by Jeffrey Pfeffer

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Book Summary

In the realm of organizational life and leadership, the distribution of power is rarely equitable or accidental. Jeffrey Pfeffer’s examination of power dynamics offers a pragmatic guide for understanding how influence is built, how careers advance, and why merit alone is seldom the path to the top. Rather than relying on platitudes about fairness or talent, Pfeffer dissects the mechanics behind who rises and why, equipping readers with actionable strategies to navigate, and shape, power structures in professional environments.

  • Power is not granted; it is seized. People must actively pursue power rather...

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