Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer joins AJ and Johnny to break down the uncomfortable truth about power: good work alone rarely gets you ahead.
From hierarchy and self-promotion to body language, personal branding, weak ties, and political skill, Pfeffer explains why many talented people stay stuck — not because they lack ability, but because they misunderstand how power actually works.
If you’ve ever felt behind despite doing “all the right things,” this episode gives you a more realistic framework for influence, advancement, and visibility.
Chapters
00:00 – Why hard work and being “good” isn’t enough
08:00 – The biggest blind spots people have about power
13:00 – Body language, anger, and powerful communication
19:00 – Personal branding and becoming visible
29:00 – Weak ties, networking, and career opportunity
38:00 – Why power requires tradeoffs
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