We achieve power and change the world with the best in us, but our worst side causes us to fall from the pinnacle of power. We gain the ability to change the world by improving the lives of others, but the very possession of power and privilege brings out the worst in us, making us look like impulsive, unrestrained sociopaths. The power paradox affects our personal lives and careers and ultimately determines how happy we are and our loved ones. The power paradox shapes patterns that affect our families and communities, as well as broader aspects of social organization that affect relationships in society and contemporary political issues. “This book can be viewed as an exploration of the power that each individual has.” Dacher Keltner