{"product_id":"the-eight-sources-of-power-a-tale-of-leading-with-purpose-paperback","title":"The Eight Sources of Power: A Tale of Leading with Purpose - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid C. Bauman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Eight Sources of Power: A Tale of Leading with Purpose\u003c\/em\u003e is a historically-based story that reveals eight sources of power and urges us to identify and practice the power we already have to create a better world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eo How to use the \u003cem\u003epower of invitation\u003c\/em\u003e to gather collaborators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eo How the \u003cem\u003epower of the open hand\u003c\/em\u003e creates curiosity and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eo Why using the \u003cem\u003epower of patience\u003c\/em\u003e requires action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eo How the \u003cem\u003epower of framing\u003c\/em\u003e reduces fear and anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1687, Ayutthaya is the capital of Siam (modern day Thailand) and is more populous than London. The story follows Tao and his four classmates as they join the Siam Leadership Academy at a critical time of change in Siam. The academy founder Mongkut teaches the students the sources of power that arise from pursuing a shared purpose. Lessons are also taught by a senior Buddhist monk, a French Jesuit priest, a wealthy Chinese merchant, a Persian finance minister, and local community leaders. While the students learn to lead with purpose, King Narai and his ministers confront dangerous internal and external threats to himself and the kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a compelling historical story, new insights into human motivation, and questions for personal reflection, \u003cem\u003eThe Eight Sources of Power\u003c\/em\u003e will change how you see yourself and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA veteran of several Fortune 250 companies, \u003cstrong\u003eDavid C. Bauman\u003c\/strong\u003e, PhD is now a Professor of Business and the Chair of the Undergraduate Business Department at Regis University in Denver, CO. He teaches \u003cem\u003eEthical Decision Making in Business \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Entrepreneurship. \u003c\/em\u003eHe lives in Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52485936349491,"sku":"9781963271133","price":36.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/qY35iCuZ6S9781963271133.webp?v=1759812930","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-eight-sources-of-power-a-tale-of-leading-with-purpose-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}