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The Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) by David Emerald Order The Power of TED* The Life Changing Book That Started it All!
The Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) offers a powerful alternative to the Karpman Drama Triangle, with its roles of Victim, Persecutor, and Rescuer. The Empowerment Dynamic (TED*) provides the antidote roles of Creator, Challenger and Coach to the toxic relationship dynamics of the DDT and describes how to make the shift happen between them. Central to the shift is a transformation in mindset from a Victim Orientation to a Creator Orientation. The book is illustrated to present essential models to the reader in a simple and accessible way.

The Power of TED* is a fable on personal leadership. This simple, friendly and engaging story conveys a meeting of three characters in a life-transforming conversation on a beach: the central character, David, a fellow named Ted (the embodiment of The Empowerment Dynamic), and Sophia who shares of her experience in making shift happen in her own life.

This updated and revised edition includes a new Preface; slight modifications to the original story; additional content in "The Empowerment Dynamic" and "Shift Happens" chapters; and an Appendix containing a synopsis of the frameworks and key concepts contained in the book.

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This comprehensive workbook will serve as your guide to applying the principles, mindset, and practices of The Empowerment Dynamic to your own life. It is designed for individual use and will encourage the Baby Steps by which we put TED* into daily practice. Reading The Power of TED*™ prior to pursuing these activities is highly recommended. This workbook can serve as a wonderful reinforcement of the principles contained in the book, enlivening your learning experience.

Objectives of the workbook include opportunities for you to:

  • Identify your roles and patterns while deepening your understanding of the frameworks described in The Power of TED*™;
  • Empower you to discover and learn to identify more positive and resourceful roles, enabling you to begin making “Shift Happen” in your personal and/or professional life;
  • Apply what you have learned so that you may use (work toward using) Dynamic Tension in creating a particular outcome in your life.

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