Kitchen 48 Laws of Power: Part 2 | Chef's PSA Podcast

In this engaging continuation of the "48 Kitchen Laws of Power" series, Chef André Natera dives into the next set of laws from Robert Greene’s renowned book, exploring how they apply directly to the kitchen and culinary industry. André discusses strategies for building power, influence, and leadership in professional kitchens, sharing personal anecdotes and practical examples that resonate with both up-and-coming cooks and seasoned chefs. André also gives updates on the release of Kitchen Art of War and discusses two new book ideas: Bad Sous and The Chef's Mindset, inviting the audience to weigh in on which book they want next. He also shares some real-life situations where these laws come into play in a restaurant, revealing both the good and the challenging sides of the kitchen world. Key Topics Discussed: 00:22 - Introduction and Book Updates04:22 - Law #11: Learn to Keep People Dependent on You07:04 - Law #12: Use Selective Honesty and Generosity to Disarm Your Victims09:56 - Law #13: Appeal to People's Self-Interest When Asking for Help12:29 - Law #14: Pose as a Friend, Work as a Spy13:46 - Law #15: Crush Your Enemies Totally17:39 - Law #16: Use Absence to Increase Respect and Honor19:32 - Law #17: Cultivate an Air of Unpredictability22:10 - Law #18: Isolation is Dangerous—Engage with the Community23:59 - Law #19: Know Who You’re Dealing With—Do Not Offend the Wrong Person27:12 - Law #20: Do Not Commit to Anyone—Learn to Say No28:31 - Law #21: Play a Sucker to Catch a Sucker—Appear Less Knowledgeable to Gain Information Whether you're a line cook or a head chef, understanding these principles could be the key to navigating the social dynamics and challenges of professional kitchens. Tune in to hear André’s insightful take on these often-overlooked aspects of kitchen culture. Subscribe to my Substack! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chefspsa.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit Chef’s PSA for Books, Free eBooks, and More! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chefspsa.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Chef’s PSA Merch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.chefspsa.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 SOCIAL MEDIA Join our vibrant culinary community across all platforms! TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@chefspsa?lang=en⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ChefsPSA ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chefspsa/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook- ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550525924555⁠⁠⁠