The Blindspot

What is power? Who has it, and how did they get it? Surprisingly, even today's leaders often struggle to answer these questions, because most receive no real training in power at all. The few who do are often taught that ethical behavior is separate from power itself, a dangerous assumption that helps explain why failures such as the Post Office Horizon scandal continue to occur.In The Blindspot, executive coach Douglas Board and Anglican priest Martin Henwood argue that this lack of understanding is not only damaging, but entirely avoidable. They offer a clear, engaging introduction to how power actually works, drawing on more than fifty real-life examples, including many from their own professional experience.These cases show how ignorance about power affects individuals and institutions alike. Examples range from corporate misconduct and the misuse of authority in churches, hospitals, and schools, to whistleblowing at Uber and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.Timely and thought-provoking, The Blindspot demonstrates that a deeper understanding of power is essential to building a more accountable, ethical, and compassionate world.