Power through Collaboration: The Formula for Success in Challenging Situations

FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE: WWW.POWERTHROUGHCOLLABORATION.COM This book is part of a series based on the advanced book "Power through Collaboration: When to Collaborate, Negotiate, or Dominate!" ------------------------------------------------------ “This trail-blazing book guides us along a path to the type of collaboration that can pull us back from the precipice -- something that is needed as never before!” (John Perkins, author of 'Hoodwinked' plus two New York Times bestseller’s: 'Confessions of an Economic Hitman,' and 'The Secret History of the American Empire'). "Dr. Willis captures the essence of the collaborative process: people. This is a book that every practice group could read together to build skill and understanding of how to implement the collaborative process." (Gloria Vanderhorst, PhD, Editor, The World of Collaborative Practice Magazine). “I am glad to have such a helpful book in my win-win toolkit. And I recommend that it be in the strategic arsenal of not only practitioners, but also business leaders in the board room who make the tough calls on strategic choices." Charles Prabakar, Strategy Leader, PepsiCo/Sears/Disney/Unisys). "Power through Collaboration is a very powerful window to the benefits of collaboration and its success …. well spelled out. Win-win formula!” (Ajaya Gupta, Editor, Journal of Institute of Management Technology). "Dr. Willis's book provides wonderful insights, and has been an invaluable resource in helping me. Highly recommended!" (David Thomas Executive Director, The Roundtable). "A Game Changer. This book is extremely thought provoking and eye opening. I cannot thank Dr. Willis enough for writing this book.” (Mark Baer, Esq., designated a Southern California Super Lawyer in Family Law). "I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to improve his or her outcome and experience sustainable success. A must read for anyone serious about leading consciously and living consciously.” ( Runa Bouius, President, Conscious Leader Network). "Collaboration is the only way forward in most cases – and this book teaches you how to do it properly. I am impressed with the author's comprehensive knowledge which he generously and unhesitatingly shares in this book. The 'Formula for Success' is exactly that – it will lead to much better collaboration in any situation." (Vivek Sood, Chairman & Managing Director, Global Supply Chain Group). "Excellent concepts! It should be read by anyone who wants to be better at true collaboration." (Brent Darnell, President, Darnell International). "This book is great!! Dr. Stephen Willis challenges our understanding of collaboration to give us a new way to look at collaboration and achieve better outcomes. An insightful and thrilling read. (Jozef de Beer). “Jam-packed with useful information and tools to succeed at collaboration. A real workhorse of a book - not the usual fluff and puff - and serves incredibly well with complex tough situations.” (David Anderson, Executive Director, San Francisco Zoo. Executive Director, Audubon Florida). "Stephen Willis takes a deep dive into the ways people work -- or don't work -- together. His concepts are as original as they are insightful." (Cindy L. Myers, PhD, CEO, Marin Services for Women). ----------------------------------------------------- ***** Gain game-changing insight into the psychological foundation that underpins and enables all successful collaboration. ***** Learn the 12 common misconceptions that lead to collaboration disappointment and failure! ***** Discover the real essence of collaboration -- the essential key to collaboration success! And see if your collaboration has it with the enclosed quick and easy PtC Collaboration Scan survey. ***** Use the PtC Formula to create Power through Collaboration -- the most powerful force for achieving your goals in challenging situations! FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE: WWW.POWERTHROUGHCOLLABORATION.COM

Dr. Stephen Willis, PhD is the creator of the "Power through Collaboration Formula" for managing collaboration in difficult situations. He is the founder of the "Power through Collaboration" group on LinkedIn and the author of two books: "Power through Collaboration: When to Collaborate, Negotiate, or Dominate" and "Power through Collaboration: The Formula for Success in Challenging Situations." Stephen is a consultant, coach, and facilitator to Fortune 500 companies, startups, and nonprofits. His career includes: instructor for Harvard University, CEO of AIB Business Consulting Inc, and psychologist with the Veterans Administration. Stephen's work building collaboration and resolving conflict has been funded by Packard Foundation, Marin Community Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, and Pante Rhea Foundation. Stephen earned a PhD in Psychology from Purdue University, a B.S. in Mathematics from Manhattan College, and trained in Group Dynamics and Facilitation at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and its Society of Consulting Psychology. FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE: WWW.POWERTHROUGHCOLLABORATION.COM