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Acting with Power: Why We Are More Powerful Than We Believe

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Currency (April 7, 2020)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1101903953


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 57


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.33 x 1.06 x 9.62 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #710,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,438 in Popular Social Psychology & Interactions #4,053 in Business Motivation & Self-Improvement (Books) #4,167 in Motivational Management & Leadership


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  • Timely, relevant, and empowering. Highly recommend.
Gruenfeld’s book reexamines our preconceptions about power: what it means to have and to use it. She frames power as “how much you are needed” and as the “part you play in someone else’s story.” This is a powerful and empowering message. More relevant and necessary than ever before.
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2020 by AJ Tennant

  • Not research nor investigative text, it’s a rant.
Very shallow , poorly sourced or referenced so called investigative text that is mostly about the author’s powerless experience and her thoughts on how to compensate. Gender biased and full of nowadays female prejudice and hopes of leveling the playing field by crying faul play at whatever they think is the product of a male dominated society. Not worth my time or anyone seeking serious research. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2021 by Esteban

  • Read it.
Read it. Now. If you want to improve all the relationships in your life, read this book now. At this stage in your life.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2021 by Sharon O.

  • Must read!
It's a must read. Well researched, amazingly written, useful, and inspiring!
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2020 by Michal Kosinski

  • Loved it.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021 by Amazon Customer

  • Valuable Insights on Every Page--I'll Be Reaching for This Book Again and Again
I took away so many insights from this book, both professionally and personally. I loved the idea that we're all playing a range of roles, and can be more effective if we acknowledge whether we're in the role of "boss" or "underling" or "mom" or friend". Gruenfeld explains the concept of playing high and playing low, and when to use each. Another concept I found really powerful was the idea of the purpose of power. Gruenfeld doesn't just see power as something to go out and get more of, but rather, as a valuable asset that should be used to serve. Gruenfeld has been teaching these concepts at the Stanford GSB for many years, and her expertise is evident. But her tone is still approachable and conversational. It was a pleasure to read. Too many business books are not worth the money. They either contain one idea, repeated, or they are a rambling collections of observations, or worst of all, advice from someone who's not actually an expert. This book is worth every penny (and more!). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2020 by Robbie Kellman Baxter, author of The Membership Economy

  • Awesome addition to your arsenal of workplace strategies!
Provocative, thoughtful and a hyper relevant addition to your arsenal of workplace strategies! Who doesn't want get better at harnessing and leveraging their inner power for good?
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2020 by TazC

  • Empowering
Fantastic book. Seventy pages in and cant put it down. Gold for those who want to understand how to strategically present themselves in business. Empowering for those who want to engage others and stand for something meaningful.
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2020 by Chris

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