Why Power is the Leadership Skill You Need Now
Udemy
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Think power is a dirty word? Think again. In this provocative episode of Leading Up, Stanford professor and best-selling author Jeffrey Pfeffer reveals why mastering power is the real leadership advantage—and why so few people are taught to use it wisely. 🧠
From impostor syndrome to branding, rule-breaking to influence, Pfeffer breaks down each of his "7 Rules of Power" to help leaders show up, speak up, and get things done with purpose and courage.
Timestamps
00:00 – Meet Jeffrey Pfeffer
02:00 – What most leadership training gets wrong
04:30 – Why we avoid teaching power & influence
06:00 – Using power for good: a case study from UCSF
08:30 – The dark triad: why narcissists rise (but shouldn't lead)
11:00 – Rule 1: Get out of your own way
13:00 – Rule 2: Break the rules to stand out
15:00 – Why we disempower ourselves with our own language
17:00 – Building a powerful brand: tell your own story
20:00 – Rule 3: Appear powerful (body language tips)
22:00 – Rule 4: Use your power to get more power
25:30 – Rule 7: Why success excuses almost everything
28:00 – If you want to use power for good, you must understand it
30:00 – Pfeffer’s latest curiosity: fixing the U.S. healthcare system
🔗 Resources
📌 Featured in this video: Season 6, Episode 3 — “The 7 Rules of Power – And Why You Should Develop Yours”
Explore more episodes of the Leading Up podcast:
https://business.udemy.com/resources/...
📘 Learn more about Udemy Business: https://bit.ly/udemy-business-podcast
🎓 Explore Leadership Courses: https://www.udemy.com/topic/leadership/
💬 Which of the 7 rules do you need to apply in your leadership journey? Drop a comment below.
#JeffreyPfeffer #PowerAndInfluence #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalBehavior #StanfordGSB #LeadingUpPodcast #UdemyBusiness
Why Power is the Leadership Skill You Need Now
Udemy
4,429 views
Think power is a dirty word? Think again. In this provocative episode of Leading Up, Stanford professor and best-selling author Jeffrey Pfeffer reveals why mastering power is the real leadership advantage—and why so few people are taught to use it wisely. 🧠
From impostor syndrome to branding, rule-breaking to influence, Pfeffer breaks down each of his "7 Rules of Power" to help leaders show up, speak up, and get things done with purpose and courage.
Timestamps
00:00 – Meet Jeffrey Pfeffer
02:00 – What most leadership training gets wrong
04:30 – Why we avoid teaching power & influence
06:00 – Using power for good: a case study from UCSF
08:30 – The dark triad: why narcissists rise (but shouldn't lead)
11:00 – Rule 1: Get out of your own way
13:00 – Rule 2: Break the rules to stand out
15:00 – Why we disempower ourselves with our own language
17:00 – Building a powerful brand: tell your own story
20:00 – Rule 3: Appear powerful (body language tips)
22:00 – Rule 4: Use your power to get more power
25:30 – Rule 7: Why success excuses almost everything
28:00 – If you want to use power for good, you must understand it
30:00 – Pfeffer’s latest curiosity: fixing the U.S. healthcare system
🔗 Resources
📌 Featured in this video: Season 6, Episode 3 — “The 7 Rules of Power – And Why You Should Develop Yours”
Explore more episodes of the Leading Up podcast:
https://business.udemy.com/resources/...
📘 Learn more about Udemy Business: https://bit.ly/udemy-business-podcast
🎓 Explore Leadership Courses: https://www.udemy.com/topic/leadership/
💬 Which of the 7 rules do you need to apply in your leadership journey? Drop a comment below.
#JeffreyPfeffer #PowerAndInfluence #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalBehavior #StanfordGSB #LeadingUpPodcast #UdemyBusiness