7 Rules of Power

If you have read his main book "Power-Why some-----", then reading this is like just adding some bits of information over and above what has been provided in that book itself. Though not a complete waste of time, the topics have been elaborated herein. Overall good book.

A good book that offers a unique point of view about power. A good read if you need a fresh perspectives.

A book that needs multiple reads or if you have audio version, you would need to listen to the book multiple times. The true essence of this book is in implementing the rules mentioned in this book. However, these rules are unnatural and needs conscious effort to implement them. The author leans on strong research to support his conclusions or statements. Many a times, as you read a section in a chapter, there might be a few questions you wanted to learn more about. The sections are positioned so well that, by the end of each rule, all your questions will get answered. To sum up, read, re-read and ensure to make these rules part of one's natural behaviour!

Very insightful. Completely breakdown all the assumptions, learnings taught in school and colleges, with practical reality. It's as author says, tough to implement in reality without conviction

Not a regular book on leadership. Most of the times you remember incidences in your life and you relate to what is being said. It will be difficult to implement as most of us are not raised with what is written in a book. Must read

Great book, but the message could have been delivered in fewer pages.

I was introduced to Jeffrey Pfeffer's work in University by my fav professor. His work on power and politics in org is amazing and easy to read. This book has few important lessons for professionals. a must read.

Every chapter is a gem and there is much to learn. Lots of examples to explain each of the 7 rules and a closing list of how to get started. Glad I picked this up.

O livro é muito bom mesmo! Indico a todos que estejam procurando entender o jogo do poder ou buscando ter poder. É controverso, mas verdadeiro.

"7 Rules of Power" smonta senza troppi giri di parole i classici miti del management "buonista", per concentrarsi su come funziona davvero il mondo del lavoro. Dimentica i classici consigli su come essere umili, pazienti e autentici a tutti i costi: questo libro è una guida spietatamente pragmatica su come costruire influenza, farsi notare e far decollare la propria carriera. Il testo analizza le vere dinamiche politiche delle aziende, spiegando che il successo molto spesso premia chi sa gestire il potere e sapersi vendere, non necessariamente chi lavora di più a testa bassa. 🍭UTILIZZO 🍭 L'applicazione pratica richiede di uscire brutalmente dalla propria zona di comfort e cambiare approccio mentale. Si tratta di smettere di aspettare che siano i risultati a parlare da soli, iniziando invece a curare la propria immagine professionale, a parlare con assertività, a chiedere ciò che si vuole e a costruire reti di contatti strategiche (e non solo con chi ci sta simpatico). 🍭PRO:🍭 🏅 Estremamente crudo, realistico e disincantato: svela i meccanismi "non detti" del successo aziendale. 🏅 Spinge all'azione immediata, aiutando a distruggere la sindrome dell'impostore e la paura del giudizio altrui. 🏅 Ricco di casi studio pratici che dimostrano come l'autopromozione strategica batta quasi sempre il duro lavoro silenzioso. 🍭CONTRO:🍭 💣 L'approccio può risultare decisamente cinico e machiavellico per chi crede in una leadership puramente empatica e meritocratica. 💣 Alcuni consigli, come il suggerimento di "infrangere le regole", richiedono pelo sullo stomaco e vanno dosati con estrema intelligenza per non fare danni.

A practical book written with clarity and pedagogy, structured around seven logical steps. It uses sharp, efficient examples to help you get things done by empowering you to think like a strategist. Its tone is fair-play and constructive — grounded in the essential rules of psychological and social sciences. A must-read for leadership development — I really enjoyed it !

Muy buen libro. Y el servicio muy rápido

This book is an eye opener for someone who thinks “ our work speaks for itself “ . Very well written . Loved it.