Praise for The Power of TED*
When practical advice meets profound, yet simple explanations for human behavior, we can learn, change, and grow. The Power of TED* does just this, and beautifully."
—Anne McKee, founder of Teleos Leadership Institute and co-author Becoming a Resonant Leader, Resonant Leadership, and Primal Leadership
“Conscious relationships begin with conscious individuals. Being a Creator in one's own life is the heart and soul of The Power of TED*. This powerful little book points the way toward a hugely fulfilling life of empowering relationships—at work, at home, in the whole of your life."
—Gay Hendricks, PhD, and Kathlyn Hendricks, PhD, authors of Conscious Loving (among many books) and co-founders of The Hendricks Institute
"Knowing the characteristics of the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT) and its creative alternative, The Empowerment Dynamic (TED*) is remarkable transformative. It's impossible to overstate my enthusiasm for this book!"
—Brian Johnson, founder of Philosopher'sNotes and Zaadz/Gaia.com
THE POWER OF TED*
*THE EMPOWERMENT DYNAMIC
David Emerald
Smashwords Edition
Copyright 2009 by David Emerald.
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To all the Challengers, Coaches, and Co-Creators in my life
Preface
1. A Fateful Meeting
2. The Dreaded Drama Triangle
3. A Drawing in the Sand
4. The Victim Orientation
5. Another Friend
6. The Creator Orientation
7. Dynamic Tension
8. The Empowerment Dynamic
9. Shift Happens
10. A Fond Farewell
A Note from the Author
Appendix
Acknowledgments
Suggested Reading
Index
About David Emerald