Includes index.

Don't let power corrupt you: practice empathy, gratitude, and generosity / by Dacher Keltner -- What's your power style?: examine your emotional triggers and behaviors / by Maggie Craddock -- How to figure out how much influence you have at work: conduct an audit to assess your informal power / by Maxim Sytch -- Four ways leaders fritter their power away: destructive behaviors that diminish your influence / by Ron Carucci -- Make your team feel powerful: give your people a sense of control / by Harrison Monarth -- How to use your superpower for good: emotions are contagious / by Peter Bregman -- Feeling powerful at work makes us feel worse when we get home: with greater power comes greater suffering / by Trevor A. Foulk and Klodiana Lanaj -- How to work with a manipulative person: assert yourself against those who misuse their power / by Liz Kislik -- Want to lean in? Try a power pose: how your body language can change your mind - and your behavior / by Amy J. C. Cuddy -- Sex, power, and the systems that enable men like Harvey Weinstein: the names in the headlines may change, but abuses of power are predictable and recurring / by Dacher Keltner -- Use your everyday privilege to help others: your advantages can benefit those without them / by Dolly Chugh -- To create change, leadership is more important than authority: power alone won't produce action; inspiring belief will / by Greg Satell -- How to think about building your legacy: a tip for all leaders - create something that will outlast you / by Kimberly Wade-Benzoni -- How humble leadership really works: help your people bring their best selves to work / by Dan Cable.

"Gaining power can help you influence others and bring about change. But the misuse of power, especially as a leader, can lead to mistrust, corruption, and abusive behavior. How do you strike the right balance to have the greatest positive impact? This book explains how wielding power affects your emotions and decision making and helps you avoid the traps that lead to negative consequences. With the latest psychological research and practical advice from leading experts, you'll learn how to use soft power to persuade others, fix unhealthy power dynamics in your team, use compassion to connect better with others, and remain ethical in your choices and actions."--