This book shows that wherever we are in our career or private life, Shakespeare has been there already, and he has much to teach us. Shakespeare can be especially helpful to modern
business leaders at every level of the business game. The
authors say that "Power" is a freighted idea filled with shifting cargo:
Power to build, power to tear down, power to hasten, power to delay, power to inspire, power to frighten, power to give, power to withhold, power to love, power to hurt, power to do good.Understanding critical to success in the business world, as well as in our personal lives.The author
gives his own example when he was brought in as COO to turn-around the fortunes of a company.But even after delivering upto the expectations was taken as an usurper by the management, which he didn''t realize till the end.The authors go on further to state that a
good leader is also a good actor and can act well when he has to. But at the same time doesn''t portray an image which he is not. They further give tips in some chapters for
managing people in an appropriate way. Throughout the book, John Whitney and Tina Packer gives us vignettes on Shakespeare’s
plays and their insights on business leadership, showing us various lessons on managing ourselves and the people in our companies. An interesting read for people who are unintiated on power politics and for those who like Shakespeare''s novels as well.
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