“Given human nature and marketplace realities, only a balance of power can possibly redeem the use of power in changing the face, the direction, and sometimes even the nature of an organization. . .How do you reach this balance? This amazing text will show you how.”
- Newbridge Executive Program, Making Balance of Power a Main Selection

“This book is for any leader who wants the best of both worlds [authority and empowerment].”
- HR Magazine

“. . . a strong message to corporate executives: Share power or see your organizations die.”
- HR/OD

“Jim Lucas has Balance of Power just right! It is arguably the management debate of our time: to empower or not? Lucas chooses not to be either a liberation or a “control freak,” preferring instead to acknowledge the wisdom of integrating two distinctly different management styles. What’s most interesting is the “lens” he uses for his discussion. He sees the debate as centered on “power,” who has what amount of power–and to do what?. . .He doesn’t advocate simple compromise; his belief is that this balance will be your company’s best chance for both innovation and customer service–and employee satisfaction.”
- Tom Brown in Management General, Nominating Balance of Power for “Best Book of the Year”

“Balance of Power is an uncommon balance of cutting-edge management strategies and proven, age-old leadership techniques. Author Jim Lucas displays a marvelous ability to blowtorch the ill-conceived, misunderstood, and poorly executed management fads of the last decade, while at the same time salvaging the positive elements. Lucas offers creative solutions to satisfy the changing management challenges of the millennium.”
- John G. Hughes, Jr., President, Creative Leadership Strategies

“You’ll understand how much power to keep and how much to share . . . who should get the power and for what purposes.”
- Donald Morris, Dayton Daily News

“The key to business’s salvation–and the premise of Balance of Power–is powersharing. The trick is knowing how much power to share, with whom, and when. . . Lucas offers an interesting look at the dark side of power in a compelling chapter on ‘Keeping Power Out of the Wrong Hands.’”
- Soundview Executive Book Summaries

“If Pittacus was right, if power is what measures us as humans, then we should all read Lucas’ latest book in order to understand how to achieve balance in our quest for and use of power.”
- Phillip V. Lewis, Dean, School of Business Administration, Oklahoma Christian University

“Many consultants subscribe to the Technique-of-the-Month Club. Mr. Lucas, on the other hand, has the ability to cut through the hype to identify and explain management and organizational truths. Our age calls for a new style of interdependent leadership that allows companies to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Lucas leads the way in fostering the new type of workplace.”
- Andrew D. Lawrence, President, Pinnacle Resources

“GREAT BOOK! . . . Here is a book that finally shows [managers] when and how to let go of power and when and how to use control. . . You have provided great tools for managers to use to help their people be effective team members. This is the first book I’ve read that provides a practical how-to approach to the concept of effective leadership. I am certain your words will have a positive impact on countless managers.”
- Dale Mask, Professional Leadership Trainer

“I have just read your invaluable book Balance of Power. . . Congratulations. Not only is the topic extremely important (possibly the most important issue in the world today) but it is an extremely well-argued case.”
- Dr. Bruce Lloyd, Principal Lecturer in Strategy, South Bank Business School, London

“If knowledge is power, then the ultimate wisdom may be found in the balance of power. Mr. Lucas gives us some insightful observations on what power is and how it can be used to maximize an organization’s full potential.”
- Terry L. Lay, President, Lee Company (VF Corporation)

“Another great book! In meetings, seminars, and just talking to managers/leaders, I find myself spotting fatal illusions, management myths, and destructive uses of power. Both books [Balance of Power and Fatal Illusions] should be mandatory for the . . . office.”
- Hunter Lott, Professional Leadership Trainer

“I consider [Balance of Power] to be right up there at #1 in the books I’ve read on this subject. I intend to read it again, study it, pass it around, quote from it, and most of all, to put it into practice as best I can.”
- David Betts, Potlatch Corporation