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Power is changing. Private corner offices and management by decree are out, as is unquestioned trust in the government and media. These former pillars of traditional power have been replaced by networks of informed citizens who collectively wield more power over their personal lives, employers, and worlds than ever before. So how do you navigate this new landscape and come out on top? Adam Grant, Wharton organizational psychologist, went to the World Economic Forum in Davos, the epicenter of power, and sat down with thought leaders from around the world, to find out.

If the Oceans Were Ink is Carla Power's eye-opening story of how she and her longtime friend, Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi, found a way to confront ugly stereotypes and persistent misperceptions that were cleaving their communities. Their friendship - between a secular American and a madrasa-trained sheikh - had always seemed unlikely, but now they were frustrated and bewildered by the battles being fought in their names.

In this episode of The Journey of Reading, we explore the transformative power of books and how they can take us on incredible journeys. Join host Nabiel Mazouz as he delves into the importance of reading and provides practical tips to make reading a more fulfilling experience. From fiction to non-fiction, we discuss the benefits of exploring different genres and expanding our horizons through literature. Discover the impact reading has on our cognitive abilities, empathy, and personal growth.