One of the refreshing concepts fulfilled in this book is its handling of power in a solely positive, personal way. There are no hints that this power will be derived from the stealing or taking from others.
In effect, a basic concept misunderstood by many in business, as your own power expands, the power of others is NOT affected or diminished. The power pie just gets LARGER. It's not your slice taking from other slices.
Some power books focus on just the negative, the cunning, the deceitful, the crushing of others to trample ahead, grabbing power as it is seized. This book seemingly ignores this concept completely.
Your power is derived from the mastery of technology, adapting to change and from within, from a faith in yourself and in your personal god. Yes, heavens, god gets his/her due - - with a hefty dose of reality. We’re basically a god-faring country and those who deny it do so are the peril. Embrace God, from whom all power is derived, the implications seem clear.
There are no mentions of ways to “act powerless” as power is grabbed from the unsuspecting. All “moves” by employees stay within the realm of the positive and the direct. While political ways of acting are emphasized, out-and-out “iron hands within satin gloves” is not a theme that carries the day. Rather, through action and deed, your worth will be recognized and rewarded. He shows how, by example and message.
The power grab becomes a holistic experience and one that clearly will benefit both the individual, those around he or she, and the business. How refreshing, for a how-to book to keep a sense of business as a benefit to society, not just the aggrandizement of an individual. The “Me Generation” becomes the “We Generation.” Going one step further, he recommends using your new-found power and influence skills to enhanced your country and the world! Does any other book call for such global actions?
No power games surface; no power grabs described. Power springs from within and spreads its wings exponentially, mostly without bruising those around you. There’s no emphasis on using deceit, faking emotions, using tricks or controlling one’s natural emotions. If anything, the natural goodness and fairness in us all should be nurtured and remain unfettered by those around us.
In short, there is a remarkable lack of guile and foul play in this small volume of ideas and recommendations. A fine, good man appears to have written this book, or at least one can easily imagine this!
In his own words:
“In a larger sense it (the book) is also about how, by wielding personal power in a smart, techno-savvy, and ethical manner, you can help shape a more prosperous collective future for everyone.”
Technology…anxiety...the era of globalization…porous borders for ideas, capital and people…digital communications. These themes are all there - - along with how to survive and succeed - - the guideposts for technological, personal and professional triumph.
These powerful and influential individuals have a PLAN for their lives and their institutions, plus a kind of general momentum, a velocity he calls it, to make a difference.
Acquire power, amplify it, use it, while becoming happier and more materially successful. Love it!
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