“The Paradox of Power” by Michael Crosby
Michael Crosby has become famous by virtue of his being a Capuchin priest who often gives workshops to business people. “The Paradox of Power” is essentially built from his presentation on the power which can be both positive and negative.
In summary, the destructive aspects of power come from the need to control the other. Unless we can be open to, caring of, the other, it will impossible to transition to positive power.
I admit to seeing my problems more clearly. Given that I tend to be opinionated (not a problem in and of itself), I see that I am not open to the other who does not share the same view. While there are many examples, I share two:
Especially when I functioned as a priest, I had strong opinions that the Catholic Church was basically missing the point big time. My problem was that I was angry to the point that those who differed with me, did not hear me out. The same type of phenomenon occurs when I share my opinion of Bush. My lividness gets in the way when I am with someone who does not share my view.
It is hard work to be so open to another when what they say, believe, or do is diametrically opposed to my own way of seeing, believing, and doing.
The book is most worthwhile as a review for anyone who notes that they could possibly improve their interpersonal relationships.
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