The Power Paradox. Book Summary

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Dacher Keltner

What’s inside

The Power Paradox explores the dynamics of power in personal and professional relationships, highlighting how power is gained through positive social behaviors but often lost through power plays and selfishness.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the role of empathy in gaining influence
  • Learning the potential corrupting effects of power
  • Developing strategies to maintain balance of power
  • Improving leadership and interpersonal skills

Key Points

  • The Surprising Origins of Power
  • The Seductive Nature of Power
  • How Power Can Corrupt
  • The Role of Empathy in Power Dynamics
  • Strategies for Power Balance
  • Maintaining Influence Through Positive Actions

Who’s it For

  • Leaders
  • Business Professionals
  • Psychologists
  • Students of Sociology
  • People interested in social dynamics

About the author

Dacher Keltner is a renowned psychologist and professor at UC Berkeley, known for his research on emotions and social interaction.