I came across this book because I was listening to a podcast which featured an interview with its author.

Acting with Power shows us how to show up as the best version of ourselves in any role, on any stage. Some of us crave a bigger role, and many of us feel like imposters in our current ones.

How great leaders inspire powerful performances in others.

How to manage performance anxiety and own the room.

Techniques for getting 'in character' when stepping into a new role.

How to read the power dynamics of room and figure out where you fit in.

Why power is as much about connection as it is about control.

In Acting with Power, readers will learn: But often, the most powerful people in the room are those with the maturity to sit quietly, forego personal glory, and play a supporting role.

It's often assumed that power flows to those with the highest rank, the loudest voice, or the most commanding presence. This is a book about how to use power well. Everyone knows what it means to use power badly. And what counts is not how much we have, but what we do with it. But while most of feel powerless at one time or another, in reality we all have more power than we realize. We tend to think that there are two kinds of people in world: those who have power, and those who don't. An eye-opening exploration of the true nature of power using techniques borrowed from actors, we can all learn to wield power more confidently in our personal and professional lives.

Acting with Power by Deborah Gruenfeld