Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don’t

Overcoming the belief in a fair world is the first step to acquiring power, as assuming your good work will speak for itself can leave you vulnerable to more politically savvy peers.

Be wary of popular advice to be purely authentic and modest, and instead learn to act the part of a powerful leader by projecting confidence and displaying strategic emotions even when you feel uncertain.

Strategic rule-breaking and selective violations of social norms can differentiate you from the crowd and signal a level of authority that makes others perceive you as more powerful.