In decades of advising companies and the people who run them, as well as 30 years of teaching MBAs about the nuances of organizational power, Jeffrey Pfeffer has observed many people who experience professional setbacks while others thrive despite adversity. The most common mistake: most of us do not have a realistic understanding of what makes some people more successful than others. We tend to believe that life is fair, which leaves us unprepared for the challenges and competition of the real world.

Pfeffer now brings decades of research and incredible insights to a broad audience. Filled with unconventional advice, multiple examples from different countries, and surprising but research-based findings, this groundbreaking guide reveals the strategies and tactics that separate winners from losers. Power, he argues, is a force that can be used and harnessed for the benefit of the individual, as well as for the benefit of organizations and society. Power, however, cannot be taught by those in charge - their advice often embellishes their rise and focuses on what should have worked rather than what actually did.

Instead, he reveals the true paths to power and professional success. Unconventional and rooted in the reality of human interaction, "Power" is an essential survival manual for organizations and a new standard in the field of leadership and management.

Pages: 288, Dimensions: 15.2x15.2cm