The powerful conspire to keep others weak
Nearly everyone afforded power misunderstands or forgets the behaviors that fueled their rise.
In the Media
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Mindfullness is the New Buzzword, But What Exactly is it?
Learn what mindfulness is really about and what it can do for you.
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How Do Humans Gain Power? By Sharing it.
In the past, violence was the quickest route to establishing dominance. But today, people gain influence by advancing the welfare of others, according to Dacher Keltner. The more power people derive from helping others, however, the more likely they are to prioritize selfishness over…
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The Secret to Being a Better Leader: See and Hear Others
In order to be a better leader, listen to others.
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Good leaders tell stories that make people trust them with power
"People who tell more coherent stories about their lives, with clear plot lines, characters, and themes, find greater purpose later in life."
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UC Berkeley’s Dacher Keltner on ‘How We Gain and Lose Influence’
Dacher Keltner claims that a person’s ability to empathize is what helps him or her reach a position of authority.