The Power of the Other
by Henry Cloud
Cloud's book on the neuroscience and psychology of relationships in performance: who we are connected to shapes what we can do, and the 'four corners' describe disconnected, bad, pseudo-good and truly connected relationships. It is a case for building real support, with practical guidance on finding it.
Read it if…
you are trying to perform alone and it is not working.
Skip it if…
you want a relationships book for romance; this is about performance and support.
Three things you will actually use
- Seek corner-four relationships: honest and supportive.
- Ask for help; it is strength, not weakness.
- Give the same to others.
Do this first
Identify which corner your three closest working relationships sit in.
Our verdict
Persuasive and practical; a good case against going it alone.
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