Summary of Julie Battilana & Tiziana Casciaro's Power for All

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Get the Summary of Julie Battilana & Tiziana Casciaro's Power, for All in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Power is one of the most misunderstood—and therefore vilified—concepts in our society. Many assume power is predetermined by personality or wealth, or that it’s gained by strong-arming others. You might even write it off as “dirty” and want nothing to do with it. But by staying away from power, you give it up to someone else who may not have your best interest in mind. We must understand and use our power to have impact, and pioneering researchers Julie Battilana and Tiziana Casciaro provide the playbook for doing so in Power, for All.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Dec 3, 2021
• ISBN: 9781669340812

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Insights on J. Battilana and T. Casciaro's Power for All

Contents

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Insights from Chapter 5

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Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The ability to influence others’ behavior is called power. Control over resources that someone else values is the key to having power over someone else.

#2

To be powerful, you must offer valued resources that are difficult to access. Then the strength of your grip on power will depend on your needs, and how much control the other party has over things you value.

#3

Lia was homeless at the age of sixteen and ran away from an abusive home. She vowed she would leave the shelter and help other women who had fallen through the cracks.

#4

Lia, founder of Up With Women, needed coaches to help her spread the word about her organization, which helps women who have experienced trauma find counseling.

#5

Understanding the difference between power and influence is crucial to understanding how to apply power in a positive manner.

#6

There are four strategies to rebalance the power dynamic in a relationship: attraction, consolidation, expansion, and withdrawal.

#7

Attraction can be used by salespeople and marketers to increase