The elements of power lessons on leadership and influence - Bacon, Terry R. (AMACOM American Management Association, 2011)
Includes bibliographical references and index
Personal power sources -- Shakespeare ate bacon : the power of knowledge -- Mr. Obama goes to Washington : the power of eloquence -- People are strange : the power of relationships -- You like me! you really like me! : the power of attraction -- A diamond scratching every other stone : the power of character -- Sources of organizational power -- Hail to the chief : the power of role and resources -- Information wants to be free : the power of information -- It's who you know : the power of networking -- The tree and its shadow : the power of reputation -- Organized rivalry in the monster's den : power in organizations -- The will to power -- First steps down new roads : the power of will -- Increasing your voltage : how to become more powerful
Power comes from within and from without. How to tap its many sources