The Power of Giving Away Power: How the Best Leaders Learn to Let Go

From a small group of like-minded enthusiasts to huge international corporations and the struggle for political Olympus, a leader's ability to establish effective cooperation has always been one of the keys to success. Throughout history, the Pyramid has ruled - a strictly hierarchical approach that limits creativity and initiative. Despite its advantages, Matthew Barzun insists on the existence of a much more effective principle - Constellation, when each member of a group or company feels his own importance and involvement in a common cause.
From the founding fathers of the United States, through the now-forgotten business guru Mary Follett, the success stories of "Wikipedia", Visa and other projects, and up to the revolutionary successful election campaign of Barack Obama in 2008, the author convincingly depicts how the ability of creators and leaders to share power and responsibility led to success And as Matthew Barzun himself, this approach came in handy more than once during his years of diplomatic activity.