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The Elements of Power
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The Elements of Power

Lessons on Leadership and Influence

AMACOM, 2011 更多详情


Editorial Rating

7

Qualities

  • Well Structured
  • Background
  • Concrete Examples

Recommendation

Executive development expert Terry R. Bacon analyzes the meaningful “elements of power” at the individual and organizational levels. He offers examples of individuals who have prospered or floundered in leadership positions in literature, history, politics, pop culture and business. Each chapter concludes with a summary of key concepts and challenge questions. getAbstract recommends this delightful but occasionally repetitive read on an essential topic. Bacon adds extra utility by showing you how to become a powerful leader.

Take-Aways

  • To achieve power you must want power and pursue power effectively.
  • Power emanates from “reward, coercion, legitimacy, expertise and information.”
  • Power requires certain personal attributes, organizational resources and – the single most important factor – force of will.

About the Author

Terry R. Bacon founded Lore International Institute and is the Scholar in Residence at the Korn/Ferry Institute. His books include What People Want and Powerful Proposals.


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