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Pfeffer on PowerFrom Baseball to Business with Alex Rodriguez and Matt AbrahamsIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Alex Rodriguez, CEO and Chairman of investment firm Arod Corp, and is known as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, and Matt Abrahams, of the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast to co-host this interview. Alex discusses his transition to business and teaching at Stanford. Rodriguez, who co-teaches a class on Strategic Pivoting with Professor Allison Kluger, shares insights into their teaching framework and what he’s learned through teaching. Al...2025-03-2639 minPfeffer on PowerFrom Baseball to Business with Alex Rodriguez and Matt AbrahamsIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Alex Rodriguez, CEO and Chairman of investment firm Arod Corp, and is known as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, and Matt Abrahams, of the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast to co-host this interview. Alex discusses his transition to business and teaching at Stanford. Rodriguez, who co-teaches a class on Strategic Pivoting with Professor Allison Kluger, shares insights into their teaching framework and what he’s learned through teaching. Al...2025-03-2639 min
Builders7 Rules of Power: How to Master Them with Jeffrey PfefferJoin us for an eye-opening conversation with Jeffrey Pfeffer, the world-renowned Stanford professor and author of "7 Rules of Power". In this powerful discussion, Jeffrey shares unfiltered insights on how anyone—not just CEOs or politicians—can harness power to achieve success.🔑 Key Topics Covered:Why confidence often beats competenceHow to stop sabotaging yourself and get out of your own wayThe hidden power of networking and personal brandingWhy breaking the rules can lead to spectacular successPractical exercises to project confidence and powerThis is not just a theoretical discussion—Jeffrey offers actionable advice that you can implement today to build influence, lead effe...2025-03-0447 min
Pfeffer on PowerThe Power of Roles and Impactful Career Moves with Sarah FriarIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Sarah Friar, CFO of OpenAI and former CEO of Nextdoor.Sarah shares her impressive career journey from engineering in Northern Ireland, to McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, and various leadership roles, notably CEO of Nextdoor and CFO at OpenAI.Sarah offers insights into switching roles within the C-Suite, the challenges women face in tech, and the importance of networking, curiosity, and owning one's power. She discusses her transition back to a CFO role...2024-10-2327 minPfeffer on PowerThe Power of Roles and Impactful Career Moves with Sarah FriarIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Sarah Friar, CFO of OpenAI and former CEO of Nextdoor.Sarah shares her impressive career journey from engineering in Northern Ireland, to McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, and various leadership roles, notably CEO of Nextdoor and CFO at OpenAI.Sarah offers insights into switching roles within the C-Suite, the challenges women face in tech, and the importance of networking, curiosity, and owning one's power. She discusses her transition back to a CFO role...2024-10-2327 min
Pfeffer on PowerPower Moves in FinTech with James da CostaIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by James da Costa, co-founder of Fingo Africa, and also author of the book Fintech Wars: Tech Titans, Complex Crypto and the Future of Money. James relays his journey growing up in Sheffield, England, and studying economics. From working at McKinsey, to founding a digital banking startup in Kenya and finally joining Andreessen Horowitz as a partner. James emphasizes the importance of boldness, continual learning, reaching out to influential figures, and the sig...2024-10-0920 minPfeffer on PowerPower Moves in FinTech with James da CostaIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by James da Costa, co-founder of Fingo Africa, and also author of the book Fintech Wars: Tech Titans, Complex Crypto and the Future of Money. James relays his journey growing up in Sheffield, England, and studying economics. From working at McKinsey, to founding a digital banking startup in Kenya and finally joining Andreessen Horowitz as a partner. James emphasizes the importance of boldness, continual learning, reaching out to influential figures, and the sig...2024-10-0920 min
Pfeffer on PowerBreaking Through Stereotypes and Building Success with Christine HungIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Christine Hung, VP, Head of Client Solutions - Real-world Evidence.Christine shares her experiences as an Asian immigrant from Taiwan with an exemplary career in data science and analytics. Christine’s journey includes overcoming job discrimination and still coming out on top at prestigious companies like Apple, the New York Times, and Spotify, as well as her current role at Flatiron Health. Jeffrey and Christine discuss the importance of visibility, networking, ask...2024-09-2522 minPfeffer on PowerBreaking Through Stereotypes and Building Success with Christine HungIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Christine Hung, VP, Head of Client Solutions - Real-world Evidence.Christine shares her experiences as an Asian immigrant from Taiwan with an exemplary career in data science and analytics. Christine’s journey includes overcoming job discrimination and still coming out on top at prestigious companies like Apple, the New York Times, and Spotify, as well as her current role at Flatiron Health. Jeffrey and Christine discuss the importance of visibility, networking, ask...2024-09-2522 min
Pfeffer on PowerScaling AI Startups and the Power of Networking with Omar ShayaIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Omar Shaya, the founder of MultiOn, an AI company that develops autonomous agents. Omar shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Syria and studying computer science in Germany to working at top tech companies, Microsoft and Meta. He delves into the philosophy and goals behind his startup, which aims to democratize access to personal AI assistants. Additionally, Omar discusses the importance of building a brand, forming strategic relationships, and acting wit...2024-09-1125 minPfeffer on PowerScaling AI Startups and the Power of Networking with Omar ShayaIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Omar Shaya, the founder of MultiOn, an AI company that develops autonomous agents. Omar shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Syria and studying computer science in Germany to working at top tech companies, Microsoft and Meta. He delves into the philosophy and goals behind his startup, which aims to democratize access to personal AI assistants. Additionally, Omar discusses the importance of building a brand, forming strategic relationships, and acting wit...2024-09-1125 min
Pfeffer on PowerThe Power of Persuasive Leadership with Gina BianchiniIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Gina Bianchini, CEO & Co-Founder Mighty Networks. Gina brings her expertise on how effective communication can elevate your leadership. Drawing fascinating parallels between political figures and startup founders, Gina and Jeffrey explore the importance of inspiring confidence and maintaining energy, even in the face of setbacks. Gina reveals the significant advantages of building a dedicated community space using Mighty Networks over a Facebook group. She candidly shares the challenges and triumphs she fa...2024-08-2828 minPfeffer on PowerThe Power of Persuasive Leadership with Gina BianchiniIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Gina Bianchini, CEO & Co-Founder Mighty Networks. Gina brings her expertise on how effective communication can elevate your leadership. Drawing fascinating parallels between political figures and startup founders, Gina and Jeffrey explore the importance of inspiring confidence and maintaining energy, even in the face of setbacks. Gina reveals the significant advantages of building a dedicated community space using Mighty Networks over a Facebook group. She candidly shares the challenges and triumphs she fa...2024-08-2828 min
Pfeffer on PowerLive Q&A with Jeffrey Pfeffer on Crowdcast and LinkedInIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, holds a live Question and Answer session with an audience on both Crowdcast and LinkedIn. Podcast producer Scot Maupin does hosting duties as Jeffrey answers questions about power from listeners.Jeffrey fields questions on power dynamics and leadership, giving tips on how to build sustainable power, how to empower yourself and others, and a discussion on who might be the most powerful person alive today.Other questions from the audience covered topics such as...2024-08-1452 minPfeffer on PowerLive Q&A with Jeffrey Pfeffer on Crowdcast and LinkedInIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, holds a live Question and Answer session with an audience on both Crowdcast and LinkedIn. Podcast producer Scot Maupin does hosting duties as Jeffrey answers questions about power from listeners.Jeffrey fields questions on power dynamics and leadership, giving tips on how to build sustainable power, how to empower yourself and others, and a discussion on who might be the most powerful person alive today.Other questions from the audience covered topics such as...2024-08-1452 min
Pfeffer on PowerNavigating Success Through the Power of Strategy and Persistence with Jed SimonIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Jed Simon, an experienced CEO with a background in the FinTech and Media industries. First, Jed talks about Stanford’s MSx program, from which he is a recent graduate. Then, Jed takes us through his remarkable career journey, including his roles in investment banking at Morgan Stanley, corporate strategy at DreamWorks, and founding/selling a successful FinTech company. Jed shares several stories from these experiences including a humorous interaction with powerful medi...2024-07-3124 minPfeffer on PowerNavigating Success Through the Power of Strategy and Persistence with Jed SimonIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Jed Simon, an experienced CEO with a background in the FinTech and Media industries. First, Jed talks about Stanford’s MSx program, from which he is a recent graduate. Then, Jed takes us through his remarkable career journey, including his roles in investment banking at Morgan Stanley, corporate strategy at DreamWorks, and founding/selling a successful FinTech company. Jed shares several stories from these experiences including a humorous interaction with powerful medi...2024-07-3124 min
Pfeffer on PowerPower and Organizational Transformation with Amir RubinIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Amir Rubin, CEO and founding managing partner of Healthier Capital, a fund that advances healthcare by supporting innovative companies creating significant impact and value.Amir is a trailblazing leader who has revolutionized healthcare giants like Stanford Healthcare and One Medical. Curious about how to build influence without direct control? From fixing hospital roofs to improving parking, Amir’s approach to practical issues offers valuable lessons for anyone looking to turn around underperforming departments. Le...2024-07-1726 minPfeffer on PowerPower and Organizational Transformation with Amir RubinIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Amir Rubin, CEO and founding managing partner of Healthier Capital, a fund that advances healthcare by supporting innovative companies creating significant impact and value.Amir is a trailblazing leader who has revolutionized healthcare giants like Stanford Healthcare and One Medical. Curious about how to build influence without direct control? From fixing hospital roofs to improving parking, Amir’s approach to practical issues offers valuable lessons for anyone looking to turn around underperforming departments. Le...2024-07-1726 min
Pfeffer on PowerThe Power of Networking combined with Medical AI with Rene CaissieIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Rene Caissie, CEO and co-founder of Medeloop.ai, a company dedicated to revolutionizing clinical research and trials through innovative AI technology. Rene is also an Adjunct Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine.Rene, a former maxillofacial surgeon, shares how his personal experiences, including those of his children’s illnesses, motivated him to innovate in the field of electronic medical records and co-found the start-up Medeloop.ai, a revolutionary clinical research platform ut...2024-07-0121 minPfeffer on PowerThe Power of Networking combined with Medical AI with Rene CaissieIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Rene Caissie, CEO and co-founder of Medeloop.ai, a company dedicated to revolutionizing clinical research and trials through innovative AI technology. Rene is also an Adjunct Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine.Rene, a former maxillofacial surgeon, shares how his personal experiences, including those of his children’s illnesses, motivated him to innovate in the field of electronic medical records and co-found the start-up Medeloop.ai, a revolutionary clinical research platform ut...2024-07-0121 min
Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and MoreUnleashing Influence: Key Insights from ‘Power' by Jeffrey PfefferChapter 1:Summary of Book Power"Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don't" is a book by Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor of organizational behavior at Stanford University. The book, published in 2010, explores the fundamental nature of power in corporate environments and offers insights into the dynamics of power in organizations.Jeffrey Pfeffer argues that intelligence and performance alone do not guarantee success and power within a company. Instead, he suggests that understanding the politics of an organization and mastering the dynamics of power can be more crucial to achieving power and influence at work....2024-06-2417 min
Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and MoreUnleashing Influence: Key Insights from 'Power' by Jeffrey PfefferChapter 1:Summary of Book Power"Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don't" is a book by Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor of organizational behavior at Stanford University. The book, published in 2010, explores the fundamental nature of power in corporate environments and offers insights into the dynamics of power in organizations.Jeffrey Pfeffer argues that intelligence and performance alone do not guarantee success and power within a company. Instead, he suggests that understanding the politics of an organization and mastering the dynamics of power can be more crucial to achieving power and influence at work....2024-06-2414 min
Pfeffer on PowerEmbracing Power Dynamics in the Global Market with Luciana Doria WilsonIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Luciana Doria Wilson, co-founder of Managrow, a boutique member of AICA global corporate advisors.Luciana opens up about her experience in Jeffrey Pfeffer's "Leading with Power" course, which shifted her perspective from execution to leadership, revealing the critical role of resilience, discipline, and strategic understanding of power dynamics, especially as a woman in a male-dominated industry. Luciana's insights will leave you empowered and ready to navigate your own career path with confidence.2024-06-2119 minPfeffer on PowerEmbracing Power Dynamics in the Global Market with Luciana Doria WilsonIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Luciana Doria Wilson, co-founder of Managrow, a boutique member of AICA global corporate advisors.Luciana opens up about her experience in Jeffrey Pfeffer's "Leading with Power" course, which shifted her perspective from execution to leadership, revealing the critical role of resilience, discipline, and strategic understanding of power dynamics, especially as a woman in a male-dominated industry. Luciana's insights will leave you empowered and ready to navigate your own career path with confidence.2024-06-2119 min
Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | CareerThe paths to power: How to grow your influence and advance your career | Jeffrey Pfeffer (author of 7 Rules of Power, professor at Stanford GSB)Jeffrey Pfeffer teaches the single most popular (and somewhat controversial) class at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business: The Paths to Power. He’s also the author of 16 books, including 7 Rules of Power: Surprising—But True—Advice on How to Get Things Done and Advance Your Career. He has taught at Harvard, the London Business School, and IESE and has written for publications like Fortune and the Washington Post. Recognized by the Academy of Management and listed in the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame, Jeffrey also serves on several corporate and nonprofit boards, bringing his expertise to global audiences through seminars...2024-06-131h 22
Pfeffer on PowerThe Power of High-Status Networks for Career Advancement with Deepti PahwaIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Deepti Pahwa, advisor of corporate venture studios, government-led start-up accelerators, and also the author of the book, Trailblazer Founders.Deepti brings us lessons in power distilled to "three superpowers" of courage, creativity, and determination. Her inspiring journey showcases how you can exploit structural holes in professional networks, craft resources almost out of thin air, and pursue objectives with unwavering intentionality. Jeffrey and Deepti discuss how she doesn't just talk about the importance of...2024-04-2321 minPfeffer on PowerThe Power of High-Status Networks for Career Advancement with Deepti PahwaIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Deepti Pahwa, advisor of corporate venture studios, government-led start-up accelerators, and also the author of the book, Trailblazer Founders.Deepti brings us lessons in power distilled to "three superpowers" of courage, creativity, and determination. Her inspiring journey showcases how you can exploit structural holes in professional networks, craft resources almost out of thin air, and pursue objectives with unwavering intentionality. Jeffrey and Deepti discuss how she doesn't just talk about the importance of...2024-04-2321 min
Pfeffer on PowerThe Power Behind the Amazon Way with John RossmanIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by John Rossman, author of four books on leadership and business innovation, including The Amazon Way and his new book Big Bet Leadership. He is an early Amazon executive who played a key role in launching the Amazon marketplace business in 2002. Today, he is a leading keynote speaker on leadership for innovation and transformation. He has served as the senior technology advisor at the Gates Foundation and senior innovation advisor at T-Mobile and is the founder...2024-04-1026 minPfeffer on PowerThe Power Behind the Amazon Way with John RossmanIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by John Rossman, author of four books on leadership and business innovation, including The Amazon Way and his new book Big Bet Leadership. He is an early Amazon executive who played a key role in launching the Amazon marketplace business in 2002. Today, he is a leading keynote speaker on leadership for innovation and transformation. He has served as the senior technology advisor at the Gates Foundation and senior innovation advisor at T-Mobile and is the founder...2024-04-1026 min
Pfeffer on PowerActing With Power and Using Your Influence with Deborah GruenfeldIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Deborah Gruenfeld, professor at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and author of the book Acting with Power: Why We Are More Powerful Than We Believe.Deborah emphasizes the impact of physical body language and personal presence on the perception of power. The discussion further delves into the utilization of 'outside-in' and 'inside-out' techniques for asserting power and the notion of differentiating between status and power. Deborah argues that possessing pow...2024-03-2729 minPfeffer on PowerActing With Power and Using Your Influence with Deborah GruenfeldIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Deborah Gruenfeld, professor at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and author of the book Acting with Power: Why We Are More Powerful Than We Believe.Deborah emphasizes the impact of physical body language and personal presence on the perception of power. The discussion further delves into the utilization of 'outside-in' and 'inside-out' techniques for asserting power and the notion of differentiating between status and power. Deborah argues that possessing pow...2024-03-2729 min
Pfeffer on PowerPower Plays in Business and Politics with Steve WestlyIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Steve Westly, a venture capitalist and entrepreneur - he was employee number 22 at Ebay, lecturer in Management at Stanford University, and politician. He is also the former State Controller of California and can call some of the most powerful people in the world his friend.In this episode, Steve unpacks the stark contrasts and surprising similarities of power's role in both the private and public spheres and discusses why today's brightest stars are...2024-03-1325 minPfeffer on PowerPower Plays in Business and Politics with Steve WestlyIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Steve Westly, a venture capitalist and entrepreneur - he was employee number 22 at Ebay, lecturer in Management at Stanford University, and politician. He is also the former State Controller of California and can call some of the most powerful people in the world his friend.In this episode, Steve unpacks the stark contrasts and surprising similarities of power's role in both the private and public spheres and discusses why today's brightest stars are...2024-03-1325 min
Pfeffer on PowerCommunicating with Power: Connection Over Perfection with Matt AbrahamsIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Matt Abrahams, a lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, podcast host of Think Fast, Talk Smart, and author of both 'Speaking Up Without Freaking Out' and 'Think Faster, Talk Smarter.' The discussion centers around effective communication strategies to navigate through challenging situations and accelerate career growth. Topics include managing anxiety during public speaking, shifting communication mindset, being present-oriented, the importance of preparation, and leveraging structure in spontaneous speaking situations.01:06 I...2024-02-2821 minPfeffer on PowerCommunicating with Power: Connection Over Perfection with Matt AbrahamsIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Matt Abrahams, a lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, podcast host of Think Fast, Talk Smart, and author of both 'Speaking Up Without Freaking Out' and 'Think Faster, Talk Smarter.' The discussion centers around effective communication strategies to navigate through challenging situations and accelerate career growth. Topics include managing anxiety during public speaking, shifting communication mindset, being present-oriented, the importance of preparation, and leveraging structure in spontaneous speaking situations.01:06 I...2024-02-2821 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques130. Rethinks: How to Maintain a Powerful Presence in Your Communication“Simple language, forceful language, vivid language, and keeping it simple and direct,” says Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer, are all powerful tools to strengthen your communication.Host and Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer Matt Abrahams interviews Pfeffer, the author many books, including Power: Why Some People Have It and Others Don't, about the verbal and nonverbal ways we can harness, or give away, our authority when we’re speaking to others. Pfeffer is also the host of the podcast Pfeffer on Power and teaches the Stanford GSB online course Discover the Paths to Power. Episode Referen...2024-02-2021 min
Pfeffer on PowerLessons Learned from Losing Power and Keeping Power with Tony Levitan of EgreetingsIn this episode of the Pfeffer on Power podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer is joined by Tony Levitan, CEO of InWhack and the co-founder of Egreetings. The discussion delves into Levitan's experiences as a startup founder, specifically the challenges faced during his journey with Egreetings which ended up transforming from a 300 million-dollar business to a 30 million-dollar one. Levitan speaks about the lessons he learned and the importance of retaining the company’s culture even amidst leadership changes. Pfeffer and Levitan also shed light on 'imposter syndrome,' the need for behavioral interviewing during executive searches, and the pivotal rol...2024-02-1425 minPfeffer on PowerLessons Learned from Losing Power and Keeping Power with Tony Levitan of EgreetingsIn this episode of the Pfeffer on Power podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer is joined by Tony Levitan, CEO of InWhack and the co-founder of Egreetings. The discussion delves into Levitan's experiences as a startup founder, specifically the challenges faced during his journey with Egreetings which ended up transforming from a 300 million-dollar business to a 30 million-dollar one. Levitan speaks about the lessons he learned and the importance of retaining the company’s culture even amidst leadership changes. Pfeffer and Levitan also shed light on 'imposter syndrome,' the need for behavioral interviewing during executive searches, and the pivotal rol...2024-02-1425 min
Pfeffer on PowerThe Price of Power with Dr. Rudy CrewIn this episode of 'Pfeffer on Power,' host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a Stanford University professor, converses with education expert and influential figure, Dr. Rudy Crew. Dr. Crew is the Clinical Education Professor at USC Rossier School of Education, and has had notable former roles as Chancellor of New York City Schools, superintendent of the Miami-Dade County School District, and Chief Education Officer for the State of Oregon. After having a long successful career in the education sector in these prestigious roles, Dr. Crew shares insights on navigating the sphere of power, the cost that comes with it, a...2024-01-3123 minPfeffer on PowerThe Price of Power with Dr. Rudy CrewIn this episode of 'Pfeffer on Power,' host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a Stanford University professor, converses with education expert and influential figure, Dr. Rudy Crew. Dr. Crew is the Clinical Education Professor at USC Rossier School of Education, and has had notable former roles as Chancellor of New York City Schools, superintendent of the Miami-Dade County School District, and Chief Education Officer for the State of Oregon. After having a long successful career in the education sector in these prestigious roles, Dr. Crew shares insights on navigating the sphere of power, the cost that comes with it, a...2024-01-3123 min
Pfeffer on PowerSeason 2 TrailerWelcome to the Pfeffer on Power podcast. I'm your host, Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, where I teach a popular course on developing and using your power and organizations to get things done and advance your career. In this podcast, we interview people who have successfully implemented power principles to accelerate their career successes. We include startup founders and people from diverse backgrounds working around the globe. We talk about building helpful social relationships, creating resources, how to develop the qualities that produce power and success, what those qualities are and how to...2024-01-1901 minPfeffer on PowerSeason 2 TrailerWelcome to the Pfeffer on Power podcast. I'm your host, Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, where I teach a popular course on developing and using your power and organizations to get things done and advance your career. In this podcast, we interview people who have successfully implemented power principles to accelerate their career successes. We include startup founders and people from diverse backgrounds working around the globe. We talk about building helpful social relationships, creating resources, how to develop the qualities that produce power and success, what those qualities are and how to...2024-01-1901 min
97% EffectiveEp 65 – Jeffrey Pfeffer, Professor at Stanford: What Leaders Should Care About MostLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Jeffrey Pfeffer is Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Business School. A year ago on 97% Effective, I discussed with Jeff his best-selling book, the 7 Rules of Power (HERE: https://tinyurl.com/3y56bzcz). In this episode, we go beyond his book, and get personal: We cover double-binds, intergender comparisons, leadership and likeability – and how Jeff’s views on power have shifted over the past four decades. An honor to ask Jeff tough questions and expose more people to his thought-provoking work that challenges prev...2023-12-0619 minPfeffer on PowerEp 25 – Dana Carney, Professor & Director of the Institute for Personality and Social Research at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of BusinessLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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EPISODE 25 – Dana Carney, Professor & Director of the Institute for Personality and Social Research at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business
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Dana Carney, a world-leading expert on body language, is a professor at the Haas School at UC Berkeley who also runs the Institute of Personality and Social Research. She shares the most up-to-date tips on the strategic use of body language and facial gestures to persuade other people about your power or an i...2023-07-2521 minPfeffer on PowerEp 25 – Dana Carney, Professor & Director of the Institute for Personality and Social Research at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of BusinessLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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EPISODE 25 – Dana Carney, Professor & Director of the Institute for Personality and Social Research at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business
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Dana Carney, a world-leading expert on body language, is a professor at the Haas School at UC Berkeley who also runs the Institute of Personality and Social Research. She shares the most up-to-date tips on the strategic use of body language and facial gestures to persuade other people about your power or an i...2023-07-2521 minPfeffer on PowerEp 24 – Tosin Joel, Founder, GTBOOLLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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EPISODE 24 – Tosin Joel, Founder, GTBOOL
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Meet Tosin Joel, a leader of businesses, organizations and cross-functional leadership teams who, using the 7 Rules of Power, creates centers of change for herself and others around her. A Nigerian-born woman who was the first in her city to attend university, Joel has learned how to leverage her differences and become successful in the oil industry and beyond.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
Ho...2023-07-1124 minPfeffer on PowerEp 24 – Tosin Joel, Founder, GTBOOLLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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EPISODE 24 – Tosin Joel, Founder, GTBOOL
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Meet Tosin Joel, a leader of businesses, organizations and cross-functional leadership teams who, using the 7 Rules of Power, creates centers of change for herself and others around her. A Nigerian-born woman who was the first in her city to attend university, Joel has learned how to leverage her differences and become successful in the oil industry and beyond.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
Ho...2023-07-1124 minPfeffer on PowerEp 23 – Michael Gruen, Co-Founder & CSO, DominateXLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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EPISODE 23 – Michael Gruen, Co-Founder & CSO, DominateX
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Meet the amazing and insightful Michael Gruen, a prodigy and social influencer who has started companies by breaking the rules, not getting in his own way, and only following what he knows to be true. His questioning of the status quo and not taking anything for granted are just two of the traits this free thinker employs to create a compelling level of success for himself and th...2023-06-2028 minPfeffer on PowerEp 23 – Michael Gruen, Co-Founder & CSO, DominateXLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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EPISODE 23 – Michael Gruen, Co-Founder & CSO, DominateX
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Meet the amazing and insightful Michael Gruen, a prodigy and social influencer who has started companies by breaking the rules, not getting in his own way, and only following what he knows to be true. His questioning of the status quo and not taking anything for granted are just two of the traits this free thinker employs to create a compelling level of success for himself and th...2023-06-2028 minPfeffer on PowerEp 22 – Dafina Toncheva, General Partner, USVPLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Ep 22 – Dafina Toncheva, General Partner, USVP
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Dafina Toncheva, General Partner at USVP, discusses how she’s strategically used the Rules of Power concepts to manage her career. From a small town in Bulgaria to now being a major figure in Silicon Valley, she has succeeded in an industry that has not traditionally welcomed women. Join us and learn how the principles of power apply to women and men, and how to use those prin...2023-06-0623 minPfeffer on PowerEp 22 – Dafina Toncheva, General Partner, USVPLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Ep 22 – Dafina Toncheva, General Partner, USVP
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Dafina Toncheva, General Partner at USVP, discusses how she’s strategically used the Rules of Power concepts to manage her career. From a small town in Bulgaria to now being a major figure in Silicon Valley, she has succeeded in an industry that has not traditionally welcomed women. Join us and learn how the principles of power apply to women and men, and how to use those prin...2023-06-0623 minPfeffer on PowerEp 21 – Nick Binkley, Singer-Songwriter, Former Banking ExecutiveLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Ep 21 – Nick Binkley, Singer-Songwriter, Former Banking Executive
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My old friend and very successful financial executive, Nick Binkley, talks about his career in finance, rising to the position of vice chair of Security Pacific Bank, and then vice chair of the Bank of America, and then a partner in a very successful venture capital firm. Nick has a lot of lessons around the 7 Rules of Power for all of us to pay attention to....2023-05-2328 minPfeffer on PowerEp 21 – Nick Binkley, Singer-Songwriter, Former Banking ExecutiveLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Ep 21 – Nick Binkley, Singer-Songwriter, Former Banking Executive
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My old friend and very successful financial executive, Nick Binkley, talks about his career in finance, rising to the position of vice chair of Security Pacific Bank, and then vice chair of the Bank of America, and then a partner in a very successful venture capital firm. Nick has a lot of lessons around the 7 Rules of Power for all of us to pay attention to....2023-05-2328 minPfeffer on PowerEp 20 – Tadia James, Managing Partner, Aligned GenerationLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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EPISODE 20 – Tadia James, Managing Partner, Aligned Generation
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Tadia James is the Managing Partner at Aligned Generation. Tadia shares the rules of power which have helped her excel in the financial industry, where women or people of color manage less than 2% of global assets.
In this episode, you will learn:
How Tadia has consciously built her career
How her jobs at JPMorgan and Gingerbread Capital led her to start her own comp...2023-05-0915 minPfeffer on PowerEp 20 – Tadia James, Managing Partner, Aligned GenerationLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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EPISODE 20 – Tadia James, Managing Partner, Aligned Generation
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Tadia James is the Managing Partner at Aligned Generation. Tadia shares the rules of power which have helped her excel in the financial industry, where women or people of color manage less than 2% of global assets.
In this episode, you will learn:
How Tadia has consciously built her career
How her jobs at JPMorgan and Gingerbread Capital led her to start her own comp...2023-05-0915 minPfeffer on PowerEp 19 – Andrew Yang, Entrepreneur & Author. Humanity ForwardLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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EPISODE 19 – Andrew Yang, Entrepreneur & Author. Humanity Forward
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My guest today is Andrew Yang, the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and a 2021 candidate for mayor of New York City. Named by President Obama as a Presidential Ambassador of Global Entrepreneurship, he is the founder of Humanity Forward, Venture for America, and the Forward Party. Yang’s New York Times bestselling book The War on Normal People helped introduce the idea of universal basic income into the poli...2023-04-2523 minPfeffer on PowerEp 19 – Andrew Yang, Entrepreneur & Author. Humanity ForwardLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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EPISODE 19 – Andrew Yang, Entrepreneur & Author. Humanity Forward
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My guest today is Andrew Yang, the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and a 2021 candidate for mayor of New York City. Named by President Obama as a Presidential Ambassador of Global Entrepreneurship, he is the founder of Humanity Forward, Venture for America, and the Forward Party. Yang’s New York Times bestselling book The War on Normal People helped introduce the idea of universal basic income into the poli...2023-04-2523 minPfeffer on PowerEp 18 – Gary Loveman, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEOLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Episode 18 – Gary Loveman, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO
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Meet Gary Loveman, the former CEO of Caesars, the large casino company, and a former senior executive at Aetna, and now running Well, a health-related startup. Gary made the remarkable transition from being a professor to running a company. He is extraordinarily thoughtful on issues of power and influence, coming in as an outsider and being exceptionally successful.
In this episode you’ll learn about:
How...2023-04-1120 minPfeffer on PowerEp 18 – Gary Loveman, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEOLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Episode 18 – Gary Loveman, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO
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Meet Gary Loveman, the former CEO of Caesars, the large casino company, and a former senior executive at Aetna, and now running Well, a health-related startup. Gary made the remarkable transition from being a professor to running a company. He is extraordinarily thoughtful on issues of power and influence, coming in as an outsider and being exceptionally successful.
In this episode you’ll learn about:
How...2023-04-1120 minPfeffer on PowerEp 17 – Robin Lumsden, Founder & Managing Partner, Lumsden & PartnersLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Episode 17 – Robin Lumsden, Founder & Managing Partner, Lumsden & Partners
Today, we meet Dr. Robert Lumsden, who has gone from a tennis player to the Special Forces, to law, to business, and now to owning a sports franchise. He is always paying attention to building his brand, getting out of his comfort zone, and thinking about what he can do for other people to build the relationships that will, in turn, make him successful.
Topics discussed:
...2023-03-2826 minPfeffer on PowerEp 17 – Robin Lumsden, Founder & Managing Partner, Lumsden & PartnersLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Episode 17 – Robin Lumsden, Founder & Managing Partner, Lumsden & Partners
Today, we meet Dr. Robert Lumsden, who has gone from a tennis player to the Special Forces, to law, to business, and now to owning a sports franchise. He is always paying attention to building his brand, getting out of his comfort zone, and thinking about what he can do for other people to build the relationships that will, in turn, make him successful.
Topics discussed:
...2023-03-2826 minPfeffer on PowerEp 16 – Dr. Laura Esserman, Professor of Surgery and Radiology UCSF, Director of the UCSF Breast Care ClinicLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Episode 16 – Dr. Laura Esserman, Professor of Surgery and Radiology UCSF, Director of the UCSF Breast Care Clinic
Dr. Laura Esserman is a leading figure in the transformation of American medicine. Named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, Laura is dedicated to increasing the speed at which we learn about new cancer drugs and treatments. She discusses her transformation into becoming a more effective version of herself through storytelling and cultivating empathy with oppo...2023-03-1421 minPfeffer on PowerEp 16 – Dr. Laura Esserman, Professor of Surgery and Radiology UCSF, Director of the UCSF Breast Care ClinicLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Episode 16 – Dr. Laura Esserman, Professor of Surgery and Radiology UCSF, Director of the UCSF Breast Care Clinic
Dr. Laura Esserman is a leading figure in the transformation of American medicine. Named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, Laura is dedicated to increasing the speed at which we learn about new cancer drugs and treatments. She discusses her transformation into becoming a more effective version of herself through storytelling and cultivating empathy with oppo...2023-03-1421 minPfeffer on PowerEp 15 – Phillip Mohabir, Co-Founder & CEO Vivo SurgeryLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Episode 15 – Phillip Mohabir, Co-Founder & CEO Vivo Surgery
Phillip Mohabir is an executive with IMAX and is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vivo Surgery. He shares how he has used my power materials to accelerate his career, along with the lessons learned from his experience coaching graduate school students and how these lessons are helpful to you.
Topics in this episode:
The Rules of Power used to accelerate his career inside IMAX
What he learned fro...2023-02-2818 minPfeffer on PowerEp 15 – Phillip Mohabir, Co-Founder & CEO Vivo SurgeryLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Episode 15 – Phillip Mohabir, Co-Founder & CEO Vivo Surgery
Phillip Mohabir is an executive with IMAX and is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vivo Surgery. He shares how he has used my power materials to accelerate his career, along with the lessons learned from his experience coaching graduate school students and how these lessons are helpful to you.
Topics in this episode:
The Rules of Power used to accelerate his career inside IMAX
What he learned fro...2023-02-2818 minPfeffer on PowerEp 14 – Marcelo Miranda, CEO, Consolis TecnycontaLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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EPISODE 14 – Marcelo Miranda, CEO, Consolis Tecnyconta
Marcelo Miranda is CEO of Consolis Tecnyconta, a leading provider of precast concrete solutions in Spain. He shares how he implements the rules of power to build brand and relationships and harnesses power for overall good by using technology to create more sustainable, affordable, and humanized construction for the people. Also, understand how he built an amazing reputation and image by delivering results and being open to working with people in th...2023-02-1424 minPfeffer on PowerEp 14 – Marcelo Miranda, CEO, Consolis TecnycontaLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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EPISODE 14 – Marcelo Miranda, CEO, Consolis Tecnyconta
Marcelo Miranda is CEO of Consolis Tecnyconta, a leading provider of precast concrete solutions in Spain. He shares how he implements the rules of power to build brand and relationships and harnesses power for overall good by using technology to create more sustainable, affordable, and humanized construction for the people. Also, understand how he built an amazing reputation and image by delivering results and being open to working with people in th...2023-02-1424 minPfeffer on PowerEp 13 – Christina Troitino, Director of Strategy and Operations at Morning BrewLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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EPISODE 13 – Christina Troitino, Director of Strategy and Operations at Morning Brew
Meet Christina Troitino, the director of strategy and operations for the startup Morning Brew. Christina tells her story about shamelessness, breaking the rules, agency, and surmounting her background prior to attending Stanford’s Graduate School of Business.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How her Hispanic background and witnessing her family living under the Hugo Chavez regime gave her context to understand how un...2023-01-3120 minPfeffer on PowerEp 13 – Christina Troitino, Director of Strategy and Operations at Morning BrewLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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EPISODE 13 – Christina Troitino, Director of Strategy and Operations at Morning Brew
Meet Christina Troitino, the director of strategy and operations for the startup Morning Brew. Christina tells her story about shamelessness, breaking the rules, agency, and surmounting her background prior to attending Stanford’s Graduate School of Business.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How her Hispanic background and witnessing her family living under the Hugo Chavez regime gave her context to understand how un...2023-01-3120 minPfeffer on PowerEp 12 – Lucinda Stewart, Partner, Spencer StuartLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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EPISODE 12 – Lucinda Stewart, Partner, Spencer Stuart
Lucinda Stewart shares the inspiring ways, throughout her career and life, that she has successfully made her way in traditionally male-dominated fields like sports, business, and the Bering Sea. A true example of a business person who embodies the 7 Rules of Power, Lucinda shows how getting others to want to help you on your career journey is integral to success.
Lucinda shares insights on:
Formative experiences of of...2023-01-1720 minPfeffer on PowerEp 12 – Lucinda Stewart, Partner, Spencer StuartLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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EPISODE 12 – Lucinda Stewart, Partner, Spencer Stuart
Lucinda Stewart shares the inspiring ways, throughout her career and life, that she has successfully made her way in traditionally male-dominated fields like sports, business, and the Bering Sea. A true example of a business person who embodies the 7 Rules of Power, Lucinda shows how getting others to want to help you on your career journey is integral to success.
Lucinda shares insights on:
Formative experiences of of...2023-01-1720 minPfeffer on PowerEp 11 – Vivas Kumar, CEO & Co-Founder, Mitra ChemLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Join Vivas Kumar, CEO, and Co-Founder of Mitra Chem, as we discuss why power and influence are essential topics for people doing their own startups. This episode packs an incredible set of actionable insights from a leader in the race to end climate change. Vivas explains how he used and will continue to use the concepts learned in my The Paths to Power class at Stanford GSB.
In this episode, you will learn:
The...2023-01-0320 minPfeffer on PowerEp 11 – Vivas Kumar, CEO & Co-Founder, Mitra ChemLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Join Vivas Kumar, CEO, and Co-Founder of Mitra Chem, as we discuss why power and influence are essential topics for people doing their own startups. This episode packs an incredible set of actionable insights from a leader in the race to end climate change. Vivas explains how he used and will continue to use the concepts learned in my The Paths to Power class at Stanford GSB.
In this episode, you will learn:
The...2023-01-0320 minPfeffer on PowerEp 10 – Laura Chau, General Partner, CanaanLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Laura Chau shares how her story of origin, along with some of the 7 Rules of Power, like getting out of her own way and building a powerful brand, enable her to lean into the power she has cultivated in her career as a General Partner at Canaan.
In this episode, we discuss the following:
The role conscious brand building plays in achieving and maintaining power
How to...2022-12-2022 minPfeffer on PowerEp 10 – Laura Chau, General Partner, CanaanLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
https://JeffreyPfeffer.com/
SHOW NOTES:
Laura Chau shares how her story of origin, along with some of the 7 Rules of Power, like getting out of her own way and building a powerful brand, enable her to lean into the power she has cultivated in her career as a General Partner at Canaan.
In this episode, we discuss the following:
The role conscious brand building plays in achieving and maintaining power
How to...2022-12-2022 minPfeffer on PowerEp 9 – Daryn Dodson, Managing Partner, Illumen CapitalLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Daryn Dodson is the founder and managing director of Illumen Capital and is an African American who is changing the world of investable assets so that more women and people of color have a more significant role in investing the multiple trillions of dollars. Daryn shares his personal history along with business philosophies inspired by The 7 Rules of Power.
In Episode 9 you’ll learn:
How Daryn’s family history of i...2022-12-0627 minPfeffer on PowerEp 9 – Daryn Dodson, Managing Partner, Illumen CapitalLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Daryn Dodson is the founder and managing director of Illumen Capital and is an African American who is changing the world of investable assets so that more women and people of color have a more significant role in investing the multiple trillions of dollars. Daryn shares his personal history along with business philosophies inspired by The 7 Rules of Power.
In Episode 9 you’ll learn:
How Daryn’s family history of i...2022-12-0627 minPfeffer on PowerEp 8 – Valerie Shen, Partner/COO, G2 Venture PartnersLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Valerie Shen is Partner and Chief Operating Officer at G2 Venture Partners, overseeing all operational aspects of the firm, which has almost one billion dollars under management. Valerie exemplifies many of the principles within the book 7 Rules of Power and speaks with us about how she began (yes, began) her career as a Chief Operating Officer for a venture capital firm.
In this episode:
Valerie’s background before at...2022-11-2220 minPfeffer on PowerEp 8 – Valerie Shen, Partner/COO, G2 Venture PartnersLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Valerie Shen is Partner and Chief Operating Officer at G2 Venture Partners, overseeing all operational aspects of the firm, which has almost one billion dollars under management. Valerie exemplifies many of the principles within the book 7 Rules of Power and speaks with us about how she began (yes, began) her career as a Chief Operating Officer for a venture capital firm.
In this episode:
Valerie’s background before at...2022-11-2220 minPfeffer on PowerEp 7 – Sadiq Gillani, Senior Advisor, Attestor CapitalLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Meet Sadiq Gillani, a Senior Advisor for travel at Attestor Capital, where he is Chairman The Advisory Board for Condor, the second largest airline in Germany. We discuss how he used his association with Lufthansa to leverage his career, his career philosophy, how he spots new opportunities, personal brand building within a corporation, and surviving the departures of people who hired him at Lufthansa and Emirates.
In this episode, we di...2022-11-0820 minPfeffer on PowerEp 7 – Sadiq Gillani, Senior Advisor, Attestor CapitalLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books:
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Meet Sadiq Gillani, a Senior Advisor for travel at Attestor Capital, where he is Chairman The Advisory Board for Condor, the second largest airline in Germany. We discuss how he used his association with Lufthansa to leverage his career, his career philosophy, how he spots new opportunities, personal brand building within a corporation, and surviving the departures of people who hired him at Lufthansa and Emirates.
In this episode, we di...2022-11-0820 minPfeffer on PowerEp 6 – Rukaiyah Adams, Chief Investment OfficerLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books: https://JeffreyPfeffer.com/
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Meet former Chief Investment Officer at Meyer Memorial Trust and board member of several organizations including Oregon Public Broadcasting (and former student of mine), Rukaiyah Adams. We discuss how she uses power to overcome career challenges and how the personal and professional intersect to affect career decisions and success.
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Forging a career in finance after receiving her JD and MBA from Stanford Business School2022-10-2522 minPfeffer on PowerEp 6 – Rukaiyah Adams, Chief Investment OfficerLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books: https://JeffreyPfeffer.com/
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Meet former Chief Investment Officer at Meyer Memorial Trust and board member of several organizations including Oregon Public Broadcasting (and former student of mine), Rukaiyah Adams. We discuss how she uses power to overcome career challenges and how the personal and professional intersect to affect career decisions and success.
Discussed in this episode:
Forging a career in finance after receiving her JD and MBA from Stanford Business School2022-10-2522 minPfeffer on PowerEp 5 – Jason Calacanis, Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, AuthorLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books: https://JeffreyPfeffer.com/
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Jason Calacanis is an entrepreneur and angel investor, amongst many other things, and shares with us three rules of power that have made him an incredibly effective business person.
How Jason turned $100,000 into $100 million
Growing up in middle-class Brooklyn
Fixing laser printers by day and going to Fordham at night
The unconventional way he got into Fordham • Willingness to break the rules
The power of frequency
Why there is always room for an exception
Cre...2022-10-1131 minPfeffer on PowerEp 5 – Jason Calacanis, Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, AuthorLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books: https://JeffreyPfeffer.com/
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Jason Calacanis is an entrepreneur and angel investor, amongst many other things, and shares with us three rules of power that have made him an incredibly effective business person.
How Jason turned $100,000 into $100 million
Growing up in middle-class Brooklyn
Fixing laser printers by day and going to Fordham at night
The unconventional way he got into Fordham • Willingness to break the rules
The power of frequency
Why there is always room for an exception
Cre...2022-10-1131 minPfeffer on PowerEp 4 – Dr. Sarah Buchner, Serial EntrepreneurLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books: https://JeffreyPfeffer.com/
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Dr. Sarah Buchner shares what she’s learned in my Paths to Power class at Stanford in the MBA program and how she’s successfully applied power to her career as the Queen of Construction.
How the power game began for her when she started her career at age 12 in Austria
The ways she learned to show her power
The advantages of being an outsider
The uniqueness of h...2022-09-2718 minPfeffer on PowerEp 4 – Dr. Sarah Buchner, Serial EntrepreneurLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books: https://JeffreyPfeffer.com/
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Dr. Sarah Buchner shares what she’s learned in my Paths to Power class at Stanford in the MBA program and how she’s successfully applied power to her career as the Queen of Construction.
How the power game began for her when she started her career at age 12 in Austria
The ways she learned to show her power
The advantages of being an outsider
The uniqueness of h...2022-09-2718 min
97% EffectiveEp 1 – Jeffrey Pfeffer, Professor at Stanford: Why Good People Need To Understand the Rules of PowerLearn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com
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Jeffrey Pfeffer is Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Business School. We discuss his latest book, the 7 Rules of Power, and where his research and views clash with the prevailing leadership advice. What an honor to ask Jeff tough questions and expose more people to his thought-provoking work that has helped so many people build more power in their lives.
Three reasons why Jeff wrote his latest book on Power
Defining power – and how it differs from Influence
Does 7 Rules teach people to b...2022-09-2125 min
Work For Humans7 Rules For Gaining Power and Influence Within Your Organization | Jeffrey PfefferWhat comes to mind when you hear the word power? Whether or not you’re ambivalent about the idea of power, there’s no denying its role in the workplace. From bureaucracy and hierarchy to performance reviews and incentive plans, power dynamics are on full display in the workplace. So how can we show up powerfully at work and wield influence within our organizations? Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer is a professor of organizational behavior at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. He's the author of many books including The Human Equation, Dying For Paych...2022-09-2057 minPfeffer on PowerEp 3 – Jon Levy, Founder of Influencers and author of You’re InvitedLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books: https://JeffreyPfeffer.com/
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Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist specializing in human connection, trust, and influence. He is the author of the New York Times Best Seller “You’re Invited”, and Founder of Influencers, the secret dining experience and private community. Jeffrey speaks to Jon about how he started his Influencer Dinners and shares some of the amazing content from his book.
How Levy started hosting Influencer Dinners
Why relationships, connections, and trust lead to an extraordinary life
T...2022-09-1321 minPfeffer on PowerEp 3 – Jon Levy, Founder of Influencers and author of You’re InvitedLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books: https://JeffreyPfeffer.com/
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Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist specializing in human connection, trust, and influence. He is the author of the New York Times Best Seller “You’re Invited”, and Founder of Influencers, the secret dining experience and private community. Jeffrey speaks to Jon about how he started his Influencer Dinners and shares some of the amazing content from his book.
How Levy started hosting Influencer Dinners
Why relationships, connections, and trust lead to an extraordinary life
T...2022-09-1321 minPfeffer on PowerEp 2 – Benjamin Fernandes, Founder and CEO of Nala MoneyLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books: https://JeffreyPfeffer.com/
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Benjamin Fernandes, CEO and founder of Nala, the African payment system, and former student of Jeffrey Pfeffer, discusses how dedication creates opportunities in starting a business. Nala’s valuation is $100 million and their ultimate mission is to increase economic opportunity for Africa globally.
How hosting a local TV show at age 17 exposed him to the business of mobile cross-border payments in Africa
The door his unique ability to keep people’s attention opened
How Nala...2022-09-1318 minPfeffer on PowerEp 2 – Benjamin Fernandes, Founder and CEO of Nala MoneyLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books: https://JeffreyPfeffer.com/
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Benjamin Fernandes, CEO and founder of Nala, the African payment system, and former student of Jeffrey Pfeffer, discusses how dedication creates opportunities in starting a business. Nala’s valuation is $100 million and their ultimate mission is to increase economic opportunity for Africa globally.
How hosting a local TV show at age 17 exposed him to the business of mobile cross-border payments in Africa
The door his unique ability to keep people’s attention opened
How Nala...2022-09-1318 minPfeffer on PowerEp 1 – Deborah Liu, CEO of AncestryLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books: https://JeffreyPfeffer.com/
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Deb Liu, CEO of the $4.7 billion company Ancestry, author of Take Back Your Power: 10 New Rules for Women at Work and a former student of Jeffrey Pfeffer, Ph.D shares how she overcame enormous amounts of challenges and career discrimination, why amplifying your work is a generous act, and questions to bring you to reaching your career goals more efficiently.
How her careers at PayPal, eBay, and Facebook helped her learn to use her...2022-09-1322 minPfeffer on PowerEp 1 – Deborah Liu, CEO of AncestryLearn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books: https://JeffreyPfeffer.com/
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Deb Liu, CEO of the $4.7 billion company Ancestry, author of Take Back Your Power: 10 New Rules for Women at Work and a former student of Jeffrey Pfeffer, Ph.D shares how she overcame enormous amounts of challenges and career discrimination, why amplifying your work is a generous act, and questions to bring you to reaching your career goals more efficiently.
How her careers at PayPal, eBay, and Facebook helped her learn to use her...2022-09-1322 minPfeffer on PowerPfeffer on Power - Podcast TrailerDo you want to learn tips that will help you accelerate your career? Listen to the trailer for the Pfeffer on Power accelerating your career Podcast with your host, Jeffrey Pfeffer. Every other week, Stanford business professor and author Jeffrey Pfeffer talks to a guest who has utilized Pfeffer's Principles of Power to accelerate their career, to get out of their own way, and to accomplish amazing things.
2022-09-0801 minPfeffer on PowerPfeffer on Power - Podcast TrailerDo you want to learn tips that will help you accelerate your career? Listen to the trailer for the Pfeffer on Power accelerating your career Podcast with your host, Jeffrey Pfeffer. Every other week, Stanford business professor and author Jeffrey Pfeffer talks to a guest who has utilized Pfeffer's Principles of Power to accelerate their career, to get out of their own way, and to accomplish amazing things.
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Full Trial Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentPower: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don't by Jeffrey PfefferPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/442696 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don't Author: Jeffrey Pfeffer Narrator: Rick Adamson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 4 minutes Release date: September 29, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 3 Genres: Career Development Publisher's Summary: “Pfeffer [blends] academic rigor and practical genius into wonderfully readable text. The leading thinker on the topic of power, Pfeffer here distills his wisdom into an indispensable guide.” —Jim Collins, author of New York Times bestselling author Good to Great and How the Mighty Fall Some people have it, and others don’t. Jeffrey Pfeffer...2020-09-2905 min
The Leadership PodcastTLP121: Jeffrey Pfeffer Challenges Our Assumptions About LeadershipJeffrey Pfeffer, prolific author, writer, and thought leader, joins The Leadership Podcast to discuss the current state of leadership. He discusses the criteria for measuring leadership effectiveness, and how we should reinforce caring behavior in our leaders. Jeffrey is the Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, and is the author or co-author of 15 books including Leadership B.S.: Fixing Workplaces and Careers One Truth at a Time, and his latest, Dying for a Paycheck: How Modern Management Harms Employee Health and Company Performance - And What We Can Do About I...2018-10-2446 min