The Power of the Other, Henry Cloud
The Power of the Other, Henry Cloud
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The Power of the Other
The startling effect other people have on you, from the boardroom to the bedroom and beyond-and what to do about it

Author: Henry Cloud

Narrator: George Newbern

Unabridged: 5 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 05/03/2016


Synopsis

An expert on the psychology of leadership and the bestselling author of Integrity, Necessary Endings, and Boundaries For Leaders identifies the critical ingredient for personal and professional wellbeing.Most leadership coaching focuses on helping leaders build their skills and knowledge and close performance gaps. These are necessary, but not sufficient. Using evidence from neuroscience and his work with leaders, Dr. Henry Cloud shows that the best performers draw on another vital resource: personal and professional relationships that fuel growth and help them surpass current limits.Popular wisdom suggests that we should not allow others to have power over us, but the reality is that they do, for better or for worse. Consider the boss who diminishes you through cutting remarks versus one who challenges you to get better. Or the colleague who always seeks the limelight versus the one who gives you the confidence to finish a difficult project. Or the spouse who is honest and supportive versus the one who resents your success. No matter how talented, intelligent, or experienced, the greatest leaders share one commonality: the power of the others in their lives.Combining engaging case studies, persuasive findings from cutting-edge brain research, and examples from his consulting practice, Dr. Cloud argues that whether you’re a Navy SEAL or a corporate executive, outstanding performance depends on having the right kind of connections to fuel personal growth and minimize toxic associations and their effects. Presenting a dynamic model of the impact these different kinds of connections produce, Dr. Cloud shows readers how to get more from themselves by drawing on the strength and expertise of others. You don’t have a choice whether or not others have power in your life, but you can choose what kinds of relationships you want.

About Henry Cloud

Dr. Henry Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author whose books have sold over 10 million copies. In 2014, Success magazine named Dr. Cloud one of the top 25 most influential leaders in personal growth and development. He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BS in psychology and completed his PhD in clinical psychology at Biola University. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by ☘Misericordia☘ on May 29, 2021

Well, the author tried to go into energy relationship research, thought didn't quite fo that far in order not to sound too new-Agey. Still, a bright read. Q: The relationship must provide very specific functions and very specific energy; it must deliver very specific constructive experiences and encod......more

Goodreads review by Caleb on November 20, 2021

3.5 stars...I had to remove the cover from this book given the "bedroom" reference made it somewhat inappropriate to read at work; the bedroom and boardroom should never be mentioned together. I feel it was an omen to the author's desire to lure in readership as he self promoted his other books rele......more

Goodreads review by George P. on August 11, 2016

Henry Cloud, The Power of the Other: The Startling Effect Other People Have on You, from the Boardroom to the Bedroom and Beyond—and What to Do About It (New York: Harper Business, 2016). Leaders often say, “It’s lonely at the top.” That’s true, of course—at least to an extent—but it’s also tragic. L......more

Goodreads review by Laura on February 06, 2017

My office picked this for our business book club and none of us enjoyed it or felt it was worth our time. Just read the subtitle - there, I saved you a few hours. I did not enjoy this book - I found the advice very obvious (other people have an effect on my life? You're kidding me!) and not very prac......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on April 22, 2018

The Power of the Other hit many points in both relationships and the workplace spot on! There were many situations outlined in the book that I imagined scenarios from personal work experience. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants to take their emotional intelligence, social skills, or......more