The words of Peter Block convey the essence of his revolutionary message. On "The Right Use of Power," this bestselling author and distinguished management consultant fast forwards us to the business model of the future: a self-governing, accountable organization where power is shared equally and work has meaning far beyond conventional measures. Join this business visionary as he explores:

The "community" of workers and how faith, service and communication redefine success

How to retain the best co-workers and why it has little to do with money

The "high control, low adaptive" organization and its roots in the parent-child relationship

What the philosopher-artist can teach us about pure motivation

The "controlling" boss: the surprising truth about why they do it

Spirituality in the workplace and the hidden strengths of our co-workers

Performance appraisal: obsolete artifact or necessary evil?

Breaking the cycle of "unfulfillable expectations" in the workplace through the partnership model

The "Great Questions" technique for building skillful communications and trust at work

If we redistribute power do we have to redistribute wealth, too?

Compelling real-life examples of the power of stewardship, gained from Peter Block's years of work in both the public and private sectors

Concluding with a tough question-and-answer session with Peter Block, "The Right Use of Power" will help prepare you for the changes, challenges and rewards coming in the new era of business -- an era that has already begun.