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7 Rules of Power – Jeffrey Pfeiffer

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I want to make a positive impact in the world, don’t you want the same? I bet you do!

Without power, you cannot make an impact the world! Despite this fact many of us that want to make an impact usually relate power to negative connotation.

Did you know you can acquire power in a positive way and in turn achieve your goals of making a positive impact.

If you want power to be used for good, more good people need to have power”

– Jeffrey Pfeiffer

In his book 7 Rules of Power, Jeffrey Pfeiffer brings out clearly how to acquire power the right way and use it to make a positive impact.

This is what he has to say;

List what you want to do, what you want to learn, who you need to meet. Lists Provide you with specific goals of what you want to achieve and the steps required. Research shows that setting goals, particularly specific and ambitious objectives, positively affects your likelihood of achieving them and your overall level of performance.

Here are 6 takeaways from this book;

  1. Figure out who can be helpful to you and reach out to them, practicing the idea of Rule 5 by networking relentlessly.
  2. Build a powerful brand Rule 4 by developing a concise statement of who you are and why you are uniquely qualified to be doing what you’re doing.
  3. Act and speak with power Rule 3 by understanding and then implementing the ideas of how to convey power through your facial expressions, body language, and words.
  4. Get out of your own way Rule 1 by not holding yourself back and unnecessarily worrying about what everyone else is thinking about you.
  5. Break the rules Rule 2 to surprise others by being resourceful in your power strategies and tactics.
  6. Support others, share you knowledge and connections Rule 6 by using your power. Power weans and loses its value and impact, most often turning against you when you hoard it rather share it.

Conclusion

As you learn through thoughtful, reflective practice, you will see the results of turning this power knowledge into action in relatively short time.

For more information on the reference Rule numbers, read 7 Rules of Power by Jeffrey Pfeiffer.