About Four Portals to Power

To achieve at greater levels, it is crucial that leaders master the forces within their personalities that drive – and often undermine – their success. Effective leaders also need extraordinary interpersonal skill. Four Portals to Power gives leaders the guidance they need – in language that is clear, logical and precise. Drawing on his extensive experience as a psychologist and executive coach, Dean Herman provides:

  • In-depth, yet clear psychological wisdom that will fundamentally shift how you see others, yourself and your actions – so that you can effectively adjust to your environments and elicit from others the support you need.
  • An abundance of advanced interpersonal and communication skills for confidently and effectively interacting with a wide variety of people.
  • A precise framework for transforming the fears, frustrations, and self-doubts that block most leader's natural abilities and damage their relationships.

This guide to self-mastery and deeper interpersonal intelligence will show you, step by step, how to magnify your personal power – so that you can make your greatest contributions.

"A powerful and lucid guide for executives and leaders worldwide, Dean Herman's Four Portals to Power will help you master those aspects of your personality that hold you back!"

- Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times and Wall Street Journal #1 best-selling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There and Succession: Are You Ready?

"Dean Herman provides a brilliant and extraordinarily powerful framework that nearly anyone can use to become significantly more effective. This book is a must-read for leaders of all types – and for anyone who desires greater success in work and in life."

- Chip Conley, former CEO, Joie de Vivre Hospitality

"In Four Portals to Power, Dean Herman shows us how to master what is going on the inside so we can consciously master what we are doing on the outside. His powerful insights and guide are a gift for all who have a nagging sense they are not all they can be."

- Tom Loarie, CEO, BryoLogyx Inc.

"Use this book's profound tools to gain natural self-mastery and create significant new opportunities for yourself and your company."

- Taia Ergueta, former Vice President, Thermo Fisher Scientific; former Vice President, Varian Inc.

"Dr. Herman has created an insightful and clear guide to moving through apparent, looming obstacles. As I followed the [book's] steps, I found myself on a path carrying me beyond what I had thought was possible. Amazing!!"

- Patrick Hubbard, Vice President, Treadwell & Rollo

"Four Portals to Power is a transformational book if you let it be. As a senior leader I find the insights and strategies in the book to be essential for true growth and success. I feel this book has helped me make personal and fundamental shifts to reach a new level."

- Daryle DeBalski, Vice President/General Manager, NetScout Systems

To achieve at greater levels, it is crucial that leaders master the forces within their personalities that drive – and often undermine – their success. Effective leaders also need extraordinary interpersonal skill. Four Portals to Power gives leaders the guidance they need – in language that is clear, logical and precise. Drawing on his extensive experience as a psychologist and executive coach, Dean Herman provides:

  • In-depth, yet clear psychological wisdom that will fundamentally shift how you see others, yourself and your actions – so that you can effectively adjust to your environments and elicit from others the support you need.
  • An abundance of advanced interpersonal and communication skills for confidently and effectively interacting with a wide variety of people.
  • A precise framework for transforming the fears, frustrations, and self-doubts that block most leader's natural abilities and damage their relationships.

This guide to self-mastery and deeper interpersonal intelligence will show you, step by step, how to magnify your personal power – so that you can make your greatest contributions.

"A powerful and lucid guide for executives and leaders worldwide, Dean Herman's Four Portals to Power will help you master those aspects of your personality that hold you back!"

- Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times and Wall Street Journal #1 best-selling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There and Succession: Are You Ready?

"Dean Herman provides a brilliant and extraordinarily powerful framework that nearly anyone can use to become significantly more effective. This book is a must-read for leaders of all types – and for anyone who desires greater success in work and in life."

- Chip Conley, former CEO, Joie de Vivre Hospitality

"In Four Portals to Power, Dean Herman shows us how to master what is going on the inside so we can consciously master what we are doing on the outside. His powerful insights and guide are a gift for all who have a nagging sense they are not all they can be."

- Tom Loarie, CEO, BryoLogyx Inc.

"Use this book's profound tools to gain natural self-mastery and create significant new opportunities for yourself and your company."

- Taia Ergueta, former Vice President, Thermo Fisher Scientific; former Vice President, Varian Inc.

"Dr. Herman has created an insightful and clear guide to moving through apparent, looming obstacles. As I followed the [book's] steps, I found myself on a path carrying me beyond what I had thought was possible. Amazing!!"

- Patrick Hubbard, Vice President, Treadwell & Rollo

"Four Portals to Power is a transformational book if you let it be. As a senior leader I find the insights and strategies in the book to be essential for true growth and success. I feel this book has helped me make personal and fundamental shifts to reach a new level."

- Daryle DeBalski, Vice President/General Manager, NetScout Systems