The 48 Laws of Power, by Robert Greene, is essentially a manual on power dynamics. Greene uses examples from history, psychology and strategy to explain the laws that he says govern power relationships between individuals. If you’re running a company with multiple stakeholders, you want to know about these laws. The book was published in 1998, sold over 1.2 million copies in the United States alone, and has been translated into 24 languages. Learn how to apply its teachings to get more of what you want in work and life.
The 48 laws can be split into 7 key themes, each with application to business strategy and