Good Power
by Ginni Rometty
Key Concepts
Good Power
Power used to elevate others and achieve collective good, not personal gain.
Purpose Over Profit
Leading with a clear, ethical mission beyond just financial returns.
Trust & Transparency
Building genuine relationships through openness and integrity.
Courageous Reinvention
Embracing change and challenging the status quo for growth.
Ecosystem Thinking
Collaborating broadly to solve complex problems and create shared value.
Action Items
Define your organization's 'good power' purpose beyond profit.
Actively seek diverse perspectives before making critical decisions.
Empower your teams by delegating authority and fostering ownership.
Lead with vulnerability and admit when you don't have all the answers.
Invest in building trust through consistent, transparent communication.
Core Thesis
True power is not about control, but about enabling others and driving positive impact through purpose and collaboration.
Mindset Shift
The book shifts the perception of power from a finite resource to be hoarded, to an infinite capacity to be generated and shared for collective benefit.