Forthcoming publications in the Power In series

Power in Presence: A Guide to Effective Business Conversations

Conversations are more than just exchanges of words—they’re the heart of relationships, decision making and leadership. Power in Presence: A Guide to Effective Business Conversations gives you the tools to approach every dialogue with confidence and authenticity. Whether you’re focused on daily interactions or managing high-stakes meetings, this book offers essential guidance on building strong connections and influencing outcomes.

Key features:

  • Conversation fundamentals: Techniques for building genuine connections while staying true to yourself.
  • Meeting mastery: Strategies for organizing, leading and following up on productive meetings.
  • Advanced techniques: The principles of body language, active listening and asking the right questions.
  • Conflict resolution: Approaches for managing fraught conversations and resolving disagreements gracefully.
  • Career-focused feedback: Tools for giving and receiving feedback in a manner that drives growth and development.

coming summer 2025

Power in Perception: A Guide to Effective Data Visualization

In a data-driven world, the ability to transform complex information into clear, actionable insights is invaluable. Power in Perception shows you how to design data visualizations that communicate key messages effectively. With guidance on choosing the right chart types and crafting compelling visual stories, this book empowers you to present data in ways that drive decisions and outcomes.

Key features:

  • Overview of the fundamentals: How color, shape and layout can combine for intuitive, powerful visuals.
  • Addressing your audience: Practical techniques to create visuals that guide the viewer's understanding.
  • Chart selection guide: Use cases and tailored tips for over 100 chart types.
  • Technology integration: Guidance on using design tools to enhance clarity and engagement.
  • Accessibility: Strategies for inclusive design, including considerations for color blindness.

coming spring 2025

Power in Persuasion: A Guide to Effective Effective Presentation

Presentations are essential tools for conveying ideas and influencing decisions. Power in Persuasion teaches you how to create presentations that engage and motivate your audience. From structuring your content to delivering it with confidence, this guide equips you with the skills to communicate your ideas clearly and powerfully, no matter the setting.

Key features:

  • Storytelling: Techniques for crafting narratives that bring your message to life.
  • Audience engagement: Strategies for making meaningful connections and keeping attention focused.
  • Slide design: Proven practices for creating visually appealing, cogent slide decks.
  • Versatile presenting: Methods for adapting your delivery to live, virtual and hybrid environments.
  • Panel and Q&A guidance: Tips for participating in panels and handling Q&A like a pro.

coming fall 2025