Books like The Power of Character Strengths by Ryan M. Niemiec

David Brooks examines the shift from external accolades to internal virtues, using historical leaders to show how humility, self‑discipline, and moral depth guide true character and life fulfillment.

"The science of flourishing in action for new and advanced practitioners! This unique evidence-based practitioner's guide brings together the vast experience of the author on the science and practice of positive psychology. Based on the founding principles of the VIA Institute's classification of character strengths developed by Martin Seligman and Christopher Peterson, new practitioner's can learn about the core concepts of character and signature strengths, considers the most important factors in practice, including skilled ways in which practitioner's can fine-tune their approach and troubleshoot, while experienced practitioner's can deepen their knowledge about advanced topics such as overuse, strengths collisions, morality, and integrating savoring, flow, and mindfulness. Hands-on strengths-based practitioner tips throughout the book provide the reader with valuable hints on how to take a truly strengths-based approach. In Section II, 24 practitioner-friendly one-page handouts on character strengths are an indispensable resource for clients, detailing exploratory questions, the latest research, best practices, and more. The 65 printable handouts found in Section III provide the practitioner with step-by-step activities to help clients develop character strengths awareness and use and combine this with mindfulness, increase resilience, set and meet goals, develop positive relationships, and find meaning and engagement in their daily lives. No matter what kind of "practitioner" you are--therapist, counselor, coach, professor, teacher, or manager--this book will help you put the science of character strengths into action."--

**Set during the time of the New York Times bestseller Powerless, fan favorite Adena gets a story all her own in this captivating novella as she attempts to survive on the streets of Loot…and falls for a mysterious—and dangerous—Elite.** Adena and Paedyn have always been inseparable. Fate brought them together when they were young, but friendship ensured they would always protect each other and the home they built in the slums of Loot. But now Paedyn—an Ordinary—has been selected for the Purging Trials, which means almost certain death. Now alone in Loot, Adena must fend for herself. After attempting to steal, she’s rescued by a mysterious man from the market. Mak’s shadowy past and secretive power set him apart from the other low-level Elites of Loot. And as the pair team up to see their loved ones before the Trials, the quest tests their loyalty, their love, and their lives. This novella also includes a special extended teaser to Reckless—the exciting sequel to Powerless!

Ethel S. Person’s *Feeling Strong* offers a psychosocial perspective on power, redefining it as the ability to create meaningful change and achieve authentic self‑empowerment.