Jeffrey Pfeffer
Professor of Organizational Behavior, Stanford University
Jeffrey Pfeffer is Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. He is the author or co-author of thirteen books including "The Human Equation: Building Profits by Putting People First," "Managing with Power: Politics and Influence in Organizations," and "The Knowing-Doing Gap: How Smart Companies Turn Knowledge Into Action." He teaches courses on management, organizational behavior and the evolving role of power in business. His latest book, "Power: Why Some People Have It—And Others Don’t" was published in September, 2010 by HarperCollins.
The Value of Anger
Most people are conflict-averse, so if you express anger and use strong words, most people will back off.
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Millennials Are “Amazingly Unprepared” for the World of Power
The current generation is less ready to join the workforce because they’ve been shielded from competitive situations while growing up.
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Why You Shouldn’t Network With Close Friends
When it comes to networking, there is more strength in the weak ties of loose acquaintances than in the close ties you have with friends and family.
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5 min
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Why MBAs Should Take Acting Classes
Projecting confidence is key to gaining and holding onto power—even if you’re not naturally a confident person.
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Big Think Interview with Jeffrey Pfeffer
A conversation with the Stanford University professor of organizational behavior.
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13 min
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