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Jeremy Heimans is the co-founder and CEO of Purpose, a social impact agency, and co-founder of GetUp!
Known for: New Power: How Power Works in Our Hyperconnected World—and How to Make It Work for You
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New Power: How Power Works in Our Hyperconnected World—and How to Make It Work for You
New Power explores how the nature of power is shifting in the digital age—from old power models based on control and hierarchy to new power models built on participation, transparency, and collaboration. The authors analyze movements, organizations, and leaders who harness this new power to create change, offering insights into how individuals and institutions can adapt and thrive in a connected world.
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The Power Shift
Across history, power has always had a shape—a pattern of movement and control that reflects the resources of its time. In industrial societies, power was centralized, operated through systems of gatekeeping and control, and maintained through scarcity. But the rise of the Internet and global connec...
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Old Power vs. New Power Values
Old power is rooted in the values of control. It thrives on confidentiality, expertise, and top-down decision-making. Its culture prizes competition, ownership, and authority—the idea that seniority and status justify influence. By contrast, new power rests on collaboration, openness, and participat...
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About Jeremy Heimans
Jeremy Heimans is the co-founder and CEO of Purpose, a social impact agency, and co-founder of GetUp!
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