New Power

How Power Works in Our Hyperconnected World—and How to Make It Work for You

In this indispensable guide to navigating the twenty-first century, two visionary thinkers reveal the unexpected ways power is changing--and how "new power" is reshaping politics, business, and life.

Why do some leap ahead while others fall behind in our chaotic, connected age? In New Power, Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms confront the biggest stories of our time--the rise of mega-platforms like Facebook and Uber; the out-of-nowhere victories of Obama and Trump; the unexpected emergence of movements like #MeToo--and reveal what's really behind them: the rise of "new...
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We've comprehensively compiled reviews of New Power from the world's leading experts.

Doug McMillon CEO/WalmartRead some wonderful and enlightening books this year. (Source)

Douglas Alexander Great to meet and talk with @jeremyheimans this week - his ‘New Power’ book is well worth reading and makes sense of a lot that’s happening in campaigning, polititics and business today. https://t.co/vmJnVe5dtH (Source)

Miracle Olatunji It’s crucial to realize that the dynamics of power and influence have changed. This book highlights the difference between ‘old power’ and ‘new power.’ Technology and the next generation have contributed greatly to this shift away from ‘old power’ (which has been hierarchical) to ‘new power’ (which is more focused on collaboration and connection). If you’re someone who wants to leverage ‘new power’ to make an impact in the world- whether that’s through creating, building, or leading- I recommend reading this book. (Source)


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