Deborah Gruenfeld Books
Deborah Gruenfeld is a social psychologist and the Joseph McDonald Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Her research focuses on power, influence, and leadership behavior.
Known for: Acting with Power: Why We Are More Powerful Than We Believe
Books by Deborah Gruenfeld
Acting with Power: Why We Are More Powerful Than We Believe
In 'Acting with Power', social psychologist Deborah Gruenfeld explores the psychology of power and influence, revealing how people can use power authentically and effectively. Drawing on decades of research and her experience teaching at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Gruenfeld explains that power is not about dominance or control but about the ability to affect others and the world around us. She offers practical insights on how to embody power in professional and personal contexts without losing empathy or integrity.
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The Nature of Power
Power tends to evoke both fascination and fear. Too often, we assume it operates as a fixed currency—something distributed unfairly and hard to reclaim once lost. But my research reveals that power is far more fluid than that. It is a social process grounded not in hierarchy but in interaction. In o...
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Misconceptions About Power
Our culture often distorts power through lenses of dominance and control, leading many to believe that to be powerful means to be feared or to never show weakness. These misconceptions damage both leaders and groups. The myth of dominance disconnects us from empathy, and the myth of control burdens ...
From Acting with Power: Why We Are More Powerful Than We Believe
About Deborah Gruenfeld
Deborah Gruenfeld is a social psychologist and the Joseph McDonald Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Her research focuses on power, influence, and leadership behavior. She has been recognized for her contributions to understanding how individuals navigate ...
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Deborah Gruenfeld is a social psychologist and the Joseph McDonald Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Her research focuses on power, influence, and leadership behavior. She has been recognized for her contributions to understanding how individuals navigate ...
Deborah Gruenfeld is a social psychologist and the Joseph McDonald Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Her research focuses on power, influence, and leadership behavior. She has been recognized for her contributions to understanding how individuals navigate authority and social hierarchies.
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Deborah Gruenfeld is a social psychologist and the Joseph McDonald Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Her research focuses on power, influence, and leadership behavior.
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