The Real Rules of Power

We live in a world of pervasive noise. Even when we're alone and our surroundings are quiet, our devices bombard us with an endless stream of inputs — messages, news, opinions, entertainment — and we feel constantly connected.My guest argues that this lack of both silence and sol ...  Show more

Modern life is filled with conveniences designed to make things easier. We can order dinner without leaving the couch, check ourselves out at the grocery store, communicate instantly with anyone, and stream nearly every movie and song ever made.So why do we often feel busier, mor ...  Show more

True power is rarely visible—it thrives in the shadows, influencing decisions and shaping destinies without ever taking the spotlight. This is the art of working behind the throne, a strategy perfected by history's greatest leaders and tacticians. Drawing from The 48 Laws of Powe ...  Show more

Power exists in every relationship — whether we like that idea or not — and to be effective in any role, power needs to be understood. 

In this episode, Matt Abrahams sits down with Professor of Organizational Behavior <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guest ...

We all know the stereotypes of leaders who use charisma, manipulation, domineering behavior, or their status in the hierarchy to exert control. But there is another type of leader whose power isn’t necessarily related to their position on the org chart. Chris Lipp has spent years ...  Show more

Jeffrey Pfeffer teaches the single most popular (and somewhat controversial) class at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business: The Paths to Power. He’s also the author of 16 books, including 7 Rules of Power: Surprising—But True—Advice on How to Get Things ...