Think power is a dirty word? Think again. In this provocative episode of Leading Up, Stanford professor and best-selling author Jeffrey Pfeffer reveals why mastering power is the real leadership advantage—and why so few people are taught to use it wisely. 🧠 From impostor syndrome to branding, rule-breaking to influence, Pfeffer breaks down each of his "7 Rules of Power" to help leaders show up, speak up, and get things done with purpose and courage. Timestamps 00:00 – Meet Jeffrey Pfeffer 02:00 – What most leadership training gets wrong 04:30 – Why we avoid teaching power & influence 06:00 – Using power for good: a case study from UCSF 08:30 – The dark triad: why narcissists rise (but shouldn't lead) 11:00 – Rule 1: Get out of your own way 13:00 – Rule 2: Break the rules to stand out 15:00 – Why we disempower ourselves with our own language 17:00 – Building a powerful brand: tell your own story 20:00 – Rule 3: Appear powerful (body language tips) 22:00 – Rule 4: Use your power to ge...