Brands Quote by Jeffrey Pfeffer
“The class focuses intensely on making people more comfortable with doing a wider range of things - such as networking, self-promotion, building their own personal brand, cleverly acquiring resources, getting known - that they may have been less comfortable with before.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don’t”, 2010
Intensive training builds comfort with networking, self‑promotion, personal branding, resource acquisition, and visibility.
In simple terms: Teach confidence in social and professional skills.
Key Takeaway
Practice deliberate self‑promotion.
Themes
career
skill‑building
confidence
Mood
practical
educational
Type
instructional
motivational
When to use this quote
- career coaching
- entrepreneurship
- education
- HR training
Key Concepts
branding
networking
resource acquisition
self‑advocacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance authenticity with personal branding?
- When is self‑promotion counterproductive?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on self‑promotion may feel inauthentic.
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