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The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence Reviewed by Michelle Kaye Malsbury of Bookpleasures.com
- By Michelle Kaye Malsbury
- Published August 27, 2023
- General Non-Fiction
Michelle Kaye Malsbury
Reviewer Michelle Kaye Malsbury:
Michelle was born in Champaign, IL. Currently, she resides in Asheville, NC
and is in her second year of doctoral studies at Nova Southeastern
University in Ft. Lauderdale with specialization/concentration in
conflict resolution and peace studies. She has over six hundred
articles published on the web and one book published thus far with
many more in the wings. Hobbies include; reading, writing, music, and
playing with her Australian Cattle Dog, Abu.
Author: Robert L.Dilenschneider,
Publisher: Matt holt Books
ISBN 978-1-63774-293-8
Author Robert Dilenschenider ran a company that counseled Fortune 500 companies and private families on mergers and acquisitions, crisis communication, international media, and governmental affairs.
The company was called
Dilenschneider.
The group began in 1991 with New York City, Miami, and Chicago offices.
Before that, Dilenschneider served as President and CEO of other organizations that he helped to achieve immense wealth and profit through his expert tutelage.
He is a graduate of Ohio State and Notre Dame. He has spoken at many top universities, including Harvard Business School and New York University.
The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence is his first
book. It is meant to be a how-to to take advantage of opportunities
during crises and manage communication efficiently afterward. (inside
back cover and insert, 2023)
This book is thoughtfully
constructed into fifteen chapters that build on the knowledge from
the prior one(s). Dilenschneider says, “This book is written for
you. The goal is to give you ideas and help you think about how to
make your life better.” (2023, p.21)
Essential advice ranges
from knowing your values and being able to defend them to
understanding yourself. Dilenschneider says, “Be honest about
yourself. – See how others think about you.” (2023, p.26-7) He
offers three suggestions on how to move forward doing this.
Networking is a complex affair. Dilenschneider says, “When you
are networking, remember that your purpose is to make contacts and
build career…” (2023, p.42). Networking requires a concerted
effort on your behalf.
Remember that there is power in helping
others. (paraphrase, 2023, p.63) “Know who you are helping. Do all
you can to make sure your efforts are well placed. “
Remember
to underestimate the influence of social media. Also, temper that
usage with what you are hoping to accomplish.
Communication is
vital to success. “Effective communication is the essential skill
for achieving and maintaining power and influence.” (2023, p.85).
“Communication is the very heart of management. It is critical if
you want to be successful. “ (p.87)
Mistakes can be
embarrassing and costly, but they occur. “In management (and life),
you’ve got to own up to your mistakes. Never try to blame someone
else, even if it is not entirely your fault.” (2023, p.107)
Know
when you need to move on. “Sometimes the need for change is thrust
upon you…But –I bet you knew a “but” was coming – something
happened.” (2023, p.122)
In today’s technological world,
assume your life is an open book. Realize that anyone can learn so
much about you with simple keystrokes. “Every reader should google
themselves – know what will come up and have explanations.”
(2023, p.134)
This touches the tip of what Dilenschneider offers
in this book. I was genuinely impressed and am not easily impressed
with most how-to books. If you want more success, this may be your
read.