What is *Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don’t* about?

Jeffrey Pfeffer’s *Power* examines how to build influence in organizations, arguing that merit alone rarely guarantees success. It provides actionable strategies for gaining power, including cultivating visibility, building strategic networks, and mastering organizational politics. The book challenges the “just-world fallacy,” emphasizing proactive self-advocacy over passive reliance on hard work.

Who should read *Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don’t*?

Aspiring leaders, mid-career professionals, and anyone navigating hierarchical workplaces will benefit. Pfeffer’s insights are particularly valuable for roles requiring influence without formal authority, such as product managers or cross-functional leads. Critics note its pragmatic—some say cynical—approach to organizational dynamics.

Is *Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don’t* worth reading?

Yes, for its evidence-based tactics on career advancement. Pfeffer combines academic research (e.g., linking power to longevity) with case studies of figures like Jack Welch. While some criticize its ethical ambiguity, the book’s unflinching look at workplace realities makes it a standout in leadership literature.

What are the 7 qualities for building power according to Pfeffer?

1. **Ambition** 2. **Energy** 3. **Focus** 4. **Self-knowledge** 5. **Confidence** 6. **Empathy** 7. **Conflict tolerance** Notably, intelligence and job performance are excluded. Pfeffer argues these traits can be developed through deliberate practice.

How does *Power* address health and longevity?

Low-power roles correlate with higher mortality risks, per a 7,372-subject UK study. Stress from lack of control—not just lifestyle factors—drives this disparity. Pfeffer urges readers to “seek power as if your life depends on it,” linking status to biological resilience.

What is the “just-world hypothesis” critique in *Power*?

The myth that merit alone ensures success leads people to underestimate political savvy. Pfeffer shows how high performers often fail promotions by avoiding self-promotion or networking. He advises reframing “fairness” as a game with learnable rules.

Does *Power* recommend unethical behavior?

While Pfeffer acknowledges tactics like flattering superiors or deflecting blame, he frames them as neutral tools. Critics argue this ignores moral consequences, but supporters praise its realism about corporate survival.

How does *Power* suggest handling setbacks?

Maintain resilience through **reputation management** and **strategic pivots**. Examples include Anne’s MBA-era power play (switching classes to access scarcer engineers) and CEOs preemptively ousting rivals.

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Power

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Jeffrey Pfeffer's "Power" shatters workplace myths: success isn't about talent but political savvy. Praised by Jim Collins as "indispensable" and ranked among Thinkers50's top management guides, it reveals why nice guys finish last. Ready to play the real game?

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The surest way to maintain your position and build power is helping those above you feel better about themselves.

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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

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@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

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117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

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"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

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Jeffrey Pfeffer

3.88 (5174 Reviews)

Business Career Leadership Relationship

概要

主なポイント

著者

よくある質問

あなたに合った学び方を探す

クイックサマリー9分

著者の声を通じて本を感じる

深堀り42分

知識を魅力的で例が豊富な洞察に変換

フラッシュカード10件の洞察

キーアイデアを瞬時にキャプチャして素早く学習

エンタメ24分

楽しく魅力的な方法で本を楽しむ

「Power」のベストクォート

The surest way to maintain your position and build power is helping those above you feel better about themselves.

重要なポイント

The Illusion That Merit Always Wins

00:00

What if everything you believed about career success was wrong? We're taught that hard work, talent, and integrity pave the road to the top. Yet award-winning school superintendent Rudy Crew was forced out months after being named National Superintendent of the Year. Ken Kizer transformed the Veterans Health Administration into what experts called "the best medical care in the U.S."-then lost his job to political opposition. Even Steve Jobs, the visionary behind Apple, was once fired from his own company. The uncomfortable truth? Performance alone doesn't guarantee advancement, and poor performance doesn't necessarily doom you. Research reveals that job evaluations are heavily influenced by supervisors' prior opinions rather than actual results. What truly determines who rises isn't just what you accomplish-it's whether the right people know about it, remember you, and feel good around you. The "mere exposure effect" shows that familiarity breeds preference. Your brilliance matters far less than your visibility, and the sooner you accept this reality, the faster you'll stop waiting for recognition that may never arrive.

The Seven Qualities That Command Attention

Positioning Yourself Where Power Lives

Standing Out Without Apology

Networks That Multiply Your Reach

Speaking and Acting Like You've Already Arrived

The Price of Power and Why It's Worth Paying

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『Power』を9分で要約

『Power』の核心的なアイデアを分かりやすいポイントに分解し、革新的なチームがどのように創造、協力、成長するかを理解します。

00:00

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『Power』を素早い記憶のヒントに凝縮し、率直さ、チームワーク、創造的な回復力の主要原則を強調します。

エンタメ

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00:00

パーソナライズ

あなた自身の方法で『Power』を体験。

何でも質問し、声を選び、本当にあなたに響く洞察を一緒に作り出しましょう。

コロンビア大学卒業生がサンフランシスコで開発

BeFreedは1,000,000の好奇心旺盛な仲間が集うグローバルコミュニティ

BeFreedがウェブ上でどのように話題になっているかをもっと見る

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

コロンビア大学卒業生がサンフランシスコで開発

BeFreedは1,000,000の好奇心旺盛な仲間が集うグローバルコミュニティ

BeFreedがウェブ上でどのように話題になっているかをもっと見る

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

1.5K Ratings4.7

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「Power」のベストクォート

「Power」のベストクォート

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

The Illusion That Merit Always Wins

The Seven Qualities That Command Attention

Positioning Yourself Where Power Lives

Standing Out Without Apology

Networks That Multiply Your Reach

Speaking and Acting Like You've Already Arrived

The Price of Power and Why It's Worth Paying

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

The Illusion That Merit Always Wins

The Seven Qualities That Command Attention

Positioning Yourself Where Power Lives

Standing Out Without Apology

Networks That Multiply Your Reach

Speaking and Acting Like You've Already Arrived

The Price of Power and Why It's Worth Paying

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Power by Jeffrey Pfeffer Summary

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「Power」のベストクォート

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

The Illusion That Merit Always Wins

The Seven Qualities That Command Attention

Positioning Yourself Where Power Lives

Standing Out Without Apology

Networks That Multiply Your Reach

Speaking and Acting Like You've Already Arrived

The Price of Power and Why It's Worth Paying

クイックサマリーモード - 『Power』の要約を9分で読む・聴く

フラッシュカードモード - 『Power』から厳選した10の洞察

エンタメモード - 『Power』のレッスンを24分のストーリーで

パーソナライズモード - 『Power』の要約を0分で読む・聴く

PowerのPDFをダウンロード

PowerのEPUBをダウンロード

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

The Illusion That Merit Always Wins

The Seven Qualities That Command Attention

Positioning Yourself Where Power Lives

Standing Out Without Apology

Networks That Multiply Your Reach

Speaking and Acting Like You've Already Arrived

The Price of Power and Why It's Worth Paying