Great strategy, not executed, can't possibly have any effect on performance because it doesn't actually affect anything. It's like planning for a… — Jeffrey Pfeffer Copy Share Image
Doris Kearns Goodwin's Team of Rivals is instructive in painting a realistic portrayal of Lincoln and his methods for accomplishing his objectives.… — Jeffrey Pfeffer Copy Share Image
Successful organizations understand the importance of implementation, not just strategy, and, moreover, recognize the crucial role of their people in this process. — Jeffrey Pfeffer Copy Share Image
Part of strategy is figuring out what you're good at, figuring out what you're not good at, and then getting yourself in… — Jeffrey Pfeffer Copy Share Image
In any branding strategy, you need to figure out what is the image you want to project. Then behave accordingly. And above… — Jeffrey Pfeffer Copy Share Image
Those who have power a) understand that the world is not always a just and fair place and accept that fact, b)… — Jeffrey Pfeffer Copy Share Image
Doing the right thing is important, which is where strategy comes in. But doing that thing well—execution—is what sets companies apart. After… — Jeffrey Pfeffer Copy Share Image
Trust is about keeping commitments, but in many instances, circumstances change and organizations therefore shed commitments, things such as retiree medical benefits, pension obligations,… — Jeffrey Pfeffer Copy Share Image
Business school graduates from the best schools earn large salaries and frequently rise to positions of great power. It would be nice if they… — Jeffrey Pfeffer Copy Share Image
The individual attributes of warmth and competence are often perceived to be negatively correlated. That doesn't mean they actually are, but that's how people… — Jeffrey Pfeffer Copy Share Image
Today, if the CEO thinks it's a good idea, it's done everywhere; if the CEO thinks it's a bad idea, it's done nowhere. We… — Jeffrey Pfeffer Copy Share Image
Almost no one as I think most leadership books are a joke. They are, as I note in Leadership BS, frequently based on wishes… — Jeffrey Pfeffer Copy Share Image
Authenticity seems like sort of a joke. Actually I believe it was the late comedian George Burns who said, "if you can fake sincerity,… — Jeffrey Pfeffer Copy Share Image
Everyone faces defeats, setbacks, reversals of fortune. But just like water wearing away rock, persistence triumphs. Resilience is one of the most important qualities… — Jeffrey Pfeffer Copy Share Image
Many companies believe incentives, financial incentives, are the answer to every problem or issue. But people are motivated by much more than money. In… — Jeffrey Pfeffer Copy Share Image
Leaders are not modest, and more importantly, the extensive social science research on narcissism, self-promotion, and similar constructs shows that these qualities and behaviors… — Jeffrey Pfeffer Copy Share Image
I completely reject the idea that working adults need to be treated like infants or worse and not told the realities, harsh or not,… — Jeffrey Pfeffer Copy Share Image
The stories leaders and others tell, few of which are true, are a lousy foundation on which to base any sort of science, and… — Jeffrey Pfeffer Copy Share Image
