Why Nice People Stay Stuck | Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer
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Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer discusses the misconceptions about power and why talented individuals often remain stagnant in their careers despite their efforts.
Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer joins AJ and Johnny to break down the uncomfortable truth about power: good work alone rarely gets you ahead. From hierarchy and self-promotion to body language, personal branding, weak ties, and political skill, Pfeffer explains why many talented people stay stuck — not because they lack ability, but because they misunderstand how power actually works. If you’ve ever felt behind despite doing “all the right things,” this episode gives you a more realistic framework for influence, advancement, and visibility. Chapters 00:00 – Why hard work and being “good” isn’t enough08:00 – The biggest blind spots people have about power 13:00 – Body language, anger, and powerful communication19:00 – Personal branding and becoming visible29:00 – Weak ties, networking, and career opportunity38:00 – Why power requires tradeoffs A Word From Our Sponsors Stop being over looked and unlock your X-Factor today at unlockyourxfactor.com The very qualities that make you exceptional in your field are working against you socially. Visit the artofcharm.com/intel for…
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