Gail Rudolph - Power Up Power Down: How to Reclaim Control and Make Every Situation a Win/Win

By treating the critical role of power in the workplace informatively, engagingly, and insightfully, Gail Rudolph has given each of us a valuable gift that will keep on giving from the present well into the future.

Robert B. Cialdini, PhD, New York Times Best Selling Author, Influence and Pre-Suasion

Gail Rudolph has a vast understanding of power, and she knows how to utilize that understanding to create win/win opportunities for everyone involved. It is wonderful that she is now making her expertise available in Power Up Power Down! In this book, you can experience Gails style, feel her virtual smile, and sense her ability to explain power in a way that can help us all make the shift to embrace our personal empowerment to become an agent of influence and change. I highly recommend you grab this book and start readingit truly has the power to change your life as you grasp what it means to Power Up and Power Down.

Tim Enochs, New York Times Best Selling Author, President and Founder of NEWLife Leadership

For those who have struggled with accessing personal power, Power Up Power Down clears a pathway of understanding, creating the internal shift needed to harness power properly for the good of all involved. As an organizational psychologist who consults with people, teams, and organizations to lead successful and sustainable change, I know how vital it is to approach any transformation from the inside out. Gail shines a spotlight on the areas that keep us from being able to appropriately and effectively use the power we all possess.

Barbara A. Trautlein, PhD, Best Selling Author, Change Intelligence, Chief Catalyst at Change Catalysts

Power is wielded in positive and negative ways, and its impact is undeniable. In Power Up Power Down, Gail unpacks the role that power plays in our professional interactions and careers and then equips us to better understand, and wisely leverage, power dynamics. By clearly identifying the situations where power is often misused, Gail effectively teaches us how to use the concepts of power up and power down to create a successful outcomeeven in the most difficult situations.

Susie Albert Miller, MA, MDiv, Best Selling Author Listen, Learn, Love

For someone whose job is to help people resolve problems and make headway toward better living in our city, Gails book is an invaluable resource. The stories in Power Up Power Down are captivating and intriguing; many resonated with me as they shed light on power situations Ive personally encountered. After reading Gails book, I am even more aware of how vital it is to understand that we all have power and influence. Knowing how to step into the right role thoughtfully and with purpose is essential, and Power Up Power Down hands us the key to unlock the door to personal empowerment and help others do the same. We can all become better citizens wherever we live by reading Power Up Power Down.

Diane Howard, Mayor, Redwood City, CA

It is absolutely necessary for women to understand how they are showing up in order to be successful! We must equip ourselves with the tools needed to respond to any situation. Understanding our power and the energy of others is so important to being an effective communicator.

Gail shows us in Power Up Power Down how to be prepared for any situation by respecting others and understanding the energy in a room. We all have choices about how we respond to challenges; Gail shows us how to do that effectively.

Charli K. Matthews, Empowering Women in Industry

Power Up Power Down should be required reading for every med school student and every practicing medical professionalespecially physicians. Thought-provoking and candid, Gail brings to light a topic that is often taboo in the medical world. Well done, Gail!

Linda Dew, MD, FRCPC

I often say that the most important skill to develop is influence. In Power Up Power Down, Gail demonstrates powerful techniques packed with enriching stories that show why it is important to develop this key skill. Gail shows deceptively simple techniques to overcome negative self-talk, set boundaries, and how to deal with a Negatron, along with delightfully memorable power tools. All of this great advice is woven in with a keen understanding of communication styles to ensure that the messages can be delivered effectively.

Rick A. Morris, Best Selling Author and Executive Director, John Maxwell Team President, R2 Consulting

Other educators and I have often noted that children wield and use power from their earliest days, whether its in the front of the class or on the playground. After reading Power Up Power Down, it became clear that the classroom is the perfect place to teach what it means to Power Up or Power Down. The ideas and strategies Gail has laid out will help my students understand power dynamics and help them discover ways they can become more aware of themselves and more sensitive to other children. And hopefully, one day, they will become more aware and more sensitive adults. Thank you, Gailthis is a book every teacher needs to read!

Jenny Scott, Special Education Teacher Licensed Learning Behavior Specialist

Gail weaves the concept of personal leadership through every chapter, demonstrating the influence personal power can have in the hands of an exceptional leader. Her book brings to life how important it is to intentionally choose everything we think, say, and do if we want to achieve lasting impact in our life, love, and leadership. A grow your people playbook for both emerging and established leaders in any industry.

Ann Vertel, PhD, Business Psychologist Leadership Consultant

POWER
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POWER
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How to Reclaim Control and Make Every Situation a Win/Win

GAIL RUDOLPH

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POWER UP POWER DOWN

How to Reclaim Control and Make Every Situation a Win/Win

2022 Gail Rudolph

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To the two people who continue to amaze me, my children, Josephine and Andrew.

Throughout the months of writing this book, you have been my sounding board, encouragers, and best of friends. Thank you for being my biggest supporters, even in the midst of separately moving across the country to pursue your own dreams.