Leadership & Management
Jeffrey Pfeffer: Power (and How to Get More of It)
A professor of organizational behavior describes how you can increase your influence at work.
March 19, 2015
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Jeffrey Pfeffer
Jeffrey Pfeffer reveals the secrets for building your personal power at work, and explains why workplace politics are critical to your career success.
- How important is power in the workplace? 0:05
- What strategies can I use to increase my power at work? 1:40
- Why are social relationships important for advancing your career? 3:09
- Does confidence matter more than authenticity? 4:43
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