Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Dont Audiobook, by Jeffrey Pfeffer Play Audiobook Sample

Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don't Audiobook

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Read By: Rick Adamson Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2020 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780063072404

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

17

Longest Chapter Length:

45:30 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

32 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

28:29 minutes

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4

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“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 explores why, in Power.

One of the greatest minds in management theory and author or co-author of thirteen books, including the seminal business-school text Managing With Power, Jeffrey Pfeffer shows readers how to succeed and wield power in the real world.

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"Useful information delivered matter-of-factly, in a tone that would calm even those with moral reservations that 'power seeking' is dangerous territory. The presentation of social science research was bearable."

— Amanda (4 out of 5 stars)

Power Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.82608695652174 out of 53.82608695652174 out of 53.82608695652174 out of 53.82608695652174 out of 53.82608695652174 out of 5 (3.83)
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Narration: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
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Story: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A must read for anyone interested to seek & keep Power, in organisations of any size! "

    — explorer, 1/17/2021
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Absolutely it should be read! "

    — Cevat Gerni, 2/6/2016
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Overall a good book. Let's see if I will have more power in a year's time. "

    — Teodora, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fantastic book with great tips for how to build a power base at work. I literally stayed up late to read it. "

    — Mark, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was ok, but not much use for refining your skills, more appropriate if you are just setting out and the world truly is your oyster. That probably says more about me, than it does bout this book.. "

    — Andy, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good book, but I felt it dragged a bit. Could have been shorter and wouldn't have missed anything. "

    — David, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " More about the sociology of corporate relationships, and not how to gain power. Interesting and really helpful. "

    — Topherjaynes, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Just started. So far, it's fascinating from an organizational behavior POV. Stay tuned.... "

    — Michele, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book about politics and influence in the workplace. "

    — Dan, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Can't wait to read another Stanford professor's new book. "

    — Elly, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Much more lucid and humane than "48 Laws of Power". Just as interesting. "

    — Scott, 11/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Average book,only thing extra is the data "

    — Rejath, 5/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I couldn't make it all the way through because it was nauseating. Not the quality of the book, but what really goes on in corporate America. "

    — John, 10/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Wasn't the book for me. The advice is basically "the world is unfair. lie, cheat, steal and claw your way to the top any way you can. Stomp on a few throats if you want as well." "

    — Daniel, 7/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Amazing book - a must-have side companion no matter whichever level in the organization you are at! "

    — Varun, 4/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It justifies and clarifies what underlings see. It features plenty of examples like a rolodex of who's who in business. Pfeffer tells it straight without fluff. Worthwhile reading. "

    — Andrienne, 3/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I just can't get myself to to continue reading this book although the content seems interesting. "

    — Sébastien, 9/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Much more lucid and humane than "48 Laws of Power". Just as interesting. "

    — Scott, 3/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very interesting and different view of politics. "

    — Jeanette, 2/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It justifies and clarifies what underlings see. It features plenty of examples like a rolodex of who's who in business. Pfeffer tells it straight without fluff. Worthwhile reading. "

    — Andrienne, 1/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book about politics and influence in the workplace. "

    — Dan, 1/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting and fairly compelling argument for gaining power. I got some great ideas for a character I'm writing. "

    — Alicia, 12/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Learned a lot about how the power game works. recommended it to family members "

    — Tama, 11/23/2010

About Jeffrey Pfeffer

Jeffrey Pfeffer is the Thomas D. Dee II professor of organizational behavior at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he has taught since 1979. He is the author or coauthor of thirteen books, and he has also held visiting professorships at the Harvard Business School, London Business School, IESE Business School in Spain, and other institutions.

About Rick Adamson

Rick Adamson is an award-winning voice artist with more than twenty years’ experience in voiceovers, spoken word events, event announcing, and children’s media, as well as commercials for well-known international corporations. He has narrated numerous television and film documentaries, including Croatia, co-narrated with Martin Sheen. His audiobook narration includes more than two dozen major books, as well as dozens of early-reader titles for juveniles. He won the prestigious Audie Award in 2011 for Best Inspirational/Faith-Based Fiction for In a Heartbeat, and he was among the finalists for the 2006 Audie Award for Best Personal Development/Motivational Work for Younger Next Year. He earned an AudioFile Earphones Award for the ensemble narration of Rough Water.