Break the Rules

When was the last time you broke a rule?

I am not asking you to break the law.

I am not asking you to break the corporate policies.

Have you ever entered a room or space even though you were not explicitly invited?

Have you ever done anything that is “above my pay grade”?

“Rule breaking and violating social norms to build power fundamentally entail undertaking behaviors - taking initiatives - that are "different" and unexpected. Most importantly, rule breaking requires being proactive and doing something...”

This is Rule #2 in "The 7 Rules of Power" by Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer

If you want more power, go and break some rules.

I am not asking you to be arrogant.

I am asking you to ask yourself:

• Who said I can't?

• Do I really need someone's permission?

• What's something that I can do to change the status quo?

• Who can I reach out to be my ally for change?

Take initiatives...proactively.

The world is evolving, so should be the rules.