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Power, for All
Book

Power, for All

How It Really Works and Why It's Everyone's Business

Simon & Schuster, 2021 mais...


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Analytical
  • Applicable
  • Concrete Examples

Recommendation

The uses and abuses of power have long fascinated humanity. Power struggles are a staple of the daily news and of countless novels, films and television shows. But as social scientists Julie Battilana and Tiziana Casciaro point out, people harbor many misconceptions about the nature of power and how to attain it. In this thought-provoking account, the authors argue that power accrues to whoever controls access to the resources that a society values.

Take-Aways

  • To make a difference in the world, you need to understand the dynamics of power.
  • Control over resources is the foundation of power.
  • Power is morally neutral, and it is each person’s choice to use it to pursue noble or evil ends.

About the Authors

Julie Battilana is a professor of organizational behavior and social innovation at the Harvard Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School. Tiziana Casciaro is a professor of organizational behavior at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.


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