From the Book - First edition.
Introduction: The problem with power
When the curtain goes up. The truth about power: what it is, what it isn't, and why it matters
The two faces of power. The art and science of playing power up ; The art and science of playing power down
Taking the stage. Getting in character: how to be yourself without losing the plot ; Riding shotgun: how to act with power in a supporting role ; The shoe must go on: making an entrance and owning the spotlight
Understand abuses of power, and how to stop them. When power corrupts (and when it doesn't) ; How to wrangle a bully: alternatives to playing the victim ; The bystander role and new ways to play it: how to stop bad actors from stealing the show ; How to use power while playing the lead.
