The Power Compass

Weilding authority can be exhilarating; it can also become a Danger Zone where honest feedback vanishes and sensibility gives way to excess—a risk for every manager, parent, or leader. Hosted by Drs. Paul Donovan and Steve Vinay Gunther, The Power Compass is your ‘Driver’s Ed’ for the responsibile use of influence. Master the Art of Power by balancing strength with heart. Outsmart the traps of the Power Paradox, build your 11-source Power Battery, and map your unique Powerprint. Shift from ‘power-over' to generative ‘power-with’, and learn to lead with wisdom in the Power Zone.

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Introduction to all Things Power: Why We Avoid Talking About Power | The Psychology of Leadership and Influence

Introduction to all Things Power: Why We Avoid Talking About Power | The Psychology of Leadership and Influence

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• Why power is often called “the last taboo”
• Power over, power with, and power to — three core dynamics explained
• Personal power vs. role power vs. social status power
• A first look at the power paradox and why leaders get stranger as they rise
• Introducing the 150% principle for high-rank relationships
• Real-world examples from couples therapy and a corporate power struggle
The mission behind The Power Compass podcast

In the opening episode of the Power Compass podcast, Drs. Vinay and Paul explain why they're devoting a whole series to power — a topic they...