Robert Greene

Robert Greene

Author

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Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, Mastery, The Laws of Human Nature, and most recently of The Daily Laws.

In addition to having a strong following within the business world and a deep following in Washington, DC, Greene’s books are hailed by everyone from war historians to the biggest musicians in the industry (including Jay-Z, Drake, and 50 Cent).

Greene attended U.C. Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he received a degree in classical studies. He currently lives in Los Angeles.

5 min
The Power Struggle of Love
How to negotiate the age-old power dynamics of romance, from flirtation through the “stable phase” of a relationship.
6 min
Power, Strategy, and the Workplace
Even during the recession, employees don’t have to be at the mercy of managers.
7 min
Obama and the Art of Power
Power and strategy expert Robert Greene analyzes what propelled President Obama to victory in 2008—and how he can avoid losing power now.
6 min
From Napoleon to Kim Jong-Il
Power-mad leaders keep appearing throughout history. Defeating them is never easy—fortunately, they often defeat themselves.
5 min
How to Spot a Machiavelli
Are those who seek power inherently unethical? And how can the rest of us avoid being manipulated by them?
4 min
Power Moves, in Writing and Life
Does Robert Greene practice the power and seduction strategies he preaches?
46 min
Big Think Interview With Robert Greene
A conversation with the writer and expert on power.