Future of HR

[Greatest Hits] “The 7 Rules of Power” with Jeffrey Pfeffer, Professor Stanford University and Author of 16 books including the “7 Rules of Power

August 4, 2026·32 min
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Why is the single biggest barrier to having power…ourselves?How can you, as an HR professional step into your power?My guest on this episode is Jeffrey Pfeffer, Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University and Author of 16 books including his latest one the “7 Rules of Power”:During our conversation Jeffrey and I discuss:Why he believes the single biggest barrier to having power is ourselvesWhy it is important that we own and tell our story, not let others tell it for usWhy he believes that being authentic and/or modest is terrible leadership advice Why networking is a super power and how to do it wellWhy he believes HR needs to raise the bar and step into their powerHis advice on how to deal with difficult leaders in positions of powerConnecting with Jeffrey PfefferConnect with Jeffrey Pfeffer on LinkedInLearn more about the Jeffrey’s books, research, podcast and moreEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

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