Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don't Free Audiobook Download by Jeffrey Pfeffer

Often considered to be the pinnacle of success, power is sought after by many people. Jeffrey Pfeffer's book explores the possible reasons for this and offers insights into how to achieve power. "Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don't" has been studied for its content since it was published in 2012.

The audiobook for Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don't by Jeffrey Pfeffer is a powerful reminder of the importance of maintaining perspective on power. Power, according to the author, is both a state as well as a tool. When it comes to power, there are many different types including economic power, political power, and social power. No matter what type of power you have, the goal should be to keep your ego in check and your perspective centered so that you can make the most out of what you have.

In the book, Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don't, Paul R. Lawrence argues that power is a social construct and society's definition of it is different depending on the context. He then outlines five ways to get more power in your life. The first way is by mastering your skills so you can use them to satisfy others' needs, be more demanding in the workplace, or get others to do your bidding. Another way is by understanding how other people think and behave so you can manipulate them into doing what you want. The third way to increase your power is by manipulating the social norms of a given situation and using their expectations against them in order to get what you want from them with very little effort on your part.

The author, a professor of organizational behaviour at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, begins his book by asking readers a simple question: "What is power?" He then proceeds to answer this question in a way that is both insightful and highly interesting.

Power is a book written by Jeffrey Pfeffer and it is about how some people are born with the ability to better succeed in life. Some come from privileged backgrounds, while others have a natural talent that grants them success. But just because someone has power doesn't mean they will always use it for good.

"Power has real consequences, and too often it's used in ways that destroy good relationships, damage institutions, and even wreck lives."