{"id":138826,"date":"2025-01-05T10:06:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-05T14:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=138826"},"modified":"2025-01-08T11:51:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T15:51:01","slug":"how-to-become-powerful-and-strong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-become-powerful-and-strong\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become Powerful and Strong: 3 Traits (+ Managing Failure)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What types of traits do almost all powerful people share? How do you manage failure on your way to gaining power?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power is key to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/reach-your-goals-2\/\">achieving your goals<\/a>, improving and prolonging your life, and having a significant impact on the world. Jeffrey Pfeffer says that nearly all powerful people share three crucial traits that help them to build and retain their influence: They\u2019re determined, confident, and charismatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn how to become powerful and strong, in addition to managing conflict on your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-powerful-people-are-determined\">1. <strong>Powerful People Are Determined<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, the author notes that learning how to becoming powerful and strong isn&#8217;t easy\u2014it takes hard work, sacrifice, and a relentless desire to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/steps-to-achieve-your-goals\/\">achieve your goals<\/a>. This is because you\u2019ll be in constant competition with the people around you, many of whom also want to build their power and influence.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Therefore, if you\u2019re not fully committed to becoming powerful, you will fail to do so.<\/strong> Whether you\u2019re trying to gain power in politics, the business world, or at your local sports club, you need to have the energy and motivation to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-overcome-obstacles\/\">overcome obstacles<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/develop-influence\/\">gain influence<\/a> among your peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Becoming Powerful Requires Absolute Certainty About Your Goals<\/strong><br><br>Felix Dennis gives a similar warning in <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/how-to-get-rich\/1-page-summary#introduction-warnings-about-wealth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>How to Get Rich<\/em><\/a>, though he specifically talks about pursuing wealth rather than the broader category of \u201cpower.\u201d Dennis says that, unless you were born into wealth, the only way to become wealthy is to make money <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/how-to-get-rich\/1-page-summary#introduction-warnings-about-wealth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your greatest passion in life<\/a>\u2014a workaholic mindset that could cost you your relationships and even your health. He also says, if you\u2019re not completely sure that you\u2019re willing to make those sacrifices, it would be better not to try to become rich in the first place. Instead, try to find something you <em>are<\/em> passionate about, and devote your life to that instead.\u00a0<br><br>As Pfeffer says, that\u2019s also the kind of single-minded determination you need to become powerful. So, if you\u2019re not totally sure that power is what you want most, it would <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/melania-trumps-be-best\/\">be best<\/a> not to try in the first place, and instead find something that you can truly devote yourself to.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-powerful-people-are-confident\">2. <strong>Powerful People Are Confident<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pfeffer says that power and confidence go hand in hand. When a powerful person walks into a room, they exude confidence; conversely, if someone gives off an air of confidence, people will assume they\u2019re powerful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, if you wish to become more powerful, <strong>you need to appear confident and knowledgeable in front of your peers.<\/strong> In other words, if you act as though you\u2019re already powerful, people will treat you accordingly, and they\u2019ll give you the power that you were only pretending to have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you ask a coworker whether they can do a particular task for you, they might say yes or they might say no. However, if you approach that same person with an air of confidence\u2014acting as though you have every right to ask for this favor and that you already expect them to say yes\u2014they\u2019re much more likely to agree to what you\u2019re asking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: This tactic is often called \u201cacting as if,\u201d and it\u2019s common advice for people who struggle to project confidence. For example, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/goals\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Goals!<\/em><\/a>, motivational speaker Brian Tracy suggests envisioning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-become-the-person-you-want-to-be-2\/\">the person you want to be<\/a> and then <em>acting as if <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/goals\/1-page-summary#3-reject-self-limiting-beliefs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you already are that person<\/a>. One way to start is by finding a role model\u2014someone who\u2019s already acting the way you want to act\u2014and emulating them. Tracy adds that you can get yourself into your role model\u2019s mindset by dressing like them, adopting some of their values (especially regarding work), and, if possible, directly asking them for advice.)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-powerful-people-are-charismatic\">3. <strong>Powerful People Are Charismatic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, gaining power requires the ability to understand people and win them over. <strong>This is because other people are both the greatest source of power and the biggest potential impediment to it. <\/strong>Pfeffer explains that if you can get people to support you and do what you want, you\u2019ll be much more powerful than you could ever be on your own. Conversely, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/when-we-dont-understand\/\">if you don\u2019t understand<\/a> other people, you\u2019re likely to find them working against you and undermining your efforts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking this perspective, Pfeffer argues that<strong> power is less about objective performance and more about standing out from your peers to impress the higher-ups.<\/strong> Therefore, to move up in an organization, you need to understand the people above you (your superiors) and the people around you (your coworkers): Learn their motivations, their likes and dislikes, and their strengths and weaknesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, say you\u2019re trying to get a promotion at work. The better you understand your boss, the more likely you are to know how to impress them and get on their good side. The better you understand your coworkers (your competition for the promotion), the easier it will be to stand out from them\u2014perhaps by demonstrating that you excel at something a rival struggles with, or by convincing a coworker that the new position wouldn\u2019t be a good fit for them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-project-power-nbsp\">How to Project Power&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pfeffer claims that aside from gaining power, it\u2019s also vital to <em>appear <\/em>powerful. You could have the knowledge, resources, and networks necessary to gain power, but if you don\u2019t look or sound the part, you\u2019re unlikely to succeed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Appearances are important because, in many cases, they\u2019re all that people have to judge you by. <\/strong>When you interview for a job, for example, you need to convince the interviewer that you have the right skills and experience in a relatively short timeframe\u2014they don\u2019t know yet how well you\u2019ll actually do in that position; they only know how you present yourself, and they\u2019ll hire you or not based on that impression.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pfeffer gives two tips on how to convey power through your speech and behavior:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1) Become a better speaker:<\/strong> Your ability to speak effectively and persuasively has a huge effect on your ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-appear-powerful\/\">appear powerful<\/a>. Whether making a presentation to a large audience or having a one-on-one conversation, the more persuasive you are the more powerful and competent you will appear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pfeffer adds that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/persuasive-speaking\/\">persuasive speech<\/a> is all about appealing to the emotions of others to get them on your side, and there are many techniques you can use to do so. For example, using \u201cus-versus-them\u201d rhetoric is an effective way to sway people. So if you want to, say, convince your boss to increase your marketing budget, you might persuade them by bringing up how increased marketing could help steal market share from your biggest competitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2) Hide negative feelings behind anger: <\/strong>If you wish to appear powerful, it\u2019s much better to get angry than to show \u201cweak\u201d feelings like sadness, disappointment, or guilt, claims Pfeffer. This is because people who express anger when things don\u2019t go their way are more likely to be seen as dominant, competent, and smart, according to social psychologists. Though getting angry may make you seem less friendly to your colleagues, it will confer a higher status. Furthermore, if you get angry rather than sad, people will be less likely to cross you because people don\u2019t want to be the target of your anger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-manage-conflict-and-failure\"><strong>How to Manage Conflict and Failure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pfeffer says that on your journey to gain power, there will be conflicts and failures so it\u2019s important to learn how to manage and deal with such obstacles. Because gaining power involves competition among people with conflicting goals and ideals, you need to learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/deal-with-conflict\/\">deal with conflict<\/a> effectively. And since no one is perfect, you\u2019re bound to experience setbacks and failures as well, so knowing how to overcome these is also crucial. Let\u2019s look at some of Pfeffer\u2019s advice on managing conflict and failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choose your battles: <\/strong>Though conflict is inevitable, Pfeffer argues that it\u2019s best to avoid it when possible. You don\u2019t want to make too many adversaries along <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/choose-your-own-path\/\">your path<\/a> to power because you need allies in order to succeed, and having too many people against you will hurt you in the long run.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, only engage in a conflict if winning it will help you gain substantial power or influence. For instance, fighting with your coworkers over a promotion is probably worth it; fighting them over where to order lunch from is probably not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Be relentless:<\/strong> When facing competition, the ability to be unrelenting in pursuit of your goals will give you a massive advantage. You\u2019ll eventually wear down less-determined opponents and build a reputation as a formidable person\u2014someone whom it\u2019s better to support than to cross. Furthermore, this kind of determination will help you bounce back from inevitable setbacks and failures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, say you\u2019re on the board of an organization where you and another board member have put forward conflicting plans for the upcoming year. Pfeffer would advise you to relentlessly promote your own plan while pointing out flaws in the other plan, and do so every chance you get (at board meetings, through emails and phone calls, and so on). It\u2019s very likely that your opponent will eventually back down, or that you\u2019ll sway the other board members to your side, ensuring that your own plan gets approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay on your chosen path:<\/strong> When facing a major setback or failure, Pfeffer says that you shouldn\u2019t let it deter you from moving forward. Sometimes, people are so demoralized by failure that they decide to start over, whether at a different organization or an entirely new line of work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this is usually the wrong move, especially if you\u2019ve gathered a decent amount of experience or power in your current position. Starting over can seem attractive, but it\u2019s better not to throw away what you\u2019ve worked so hard for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What types of traits do almost all powerful people share? How do you manage failure on your way to gaining power? Power is key to achieving your goals, improving and prolonging your life, and having a significant impact on the world. Jeffrey Pfeffer says that nearly all powerful people share three crucial traits that help them to build and retain their influence: They\u2019re determined, confident, and charismatic. 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