Weve seen, read, and listened to differing interpretations as to how strategic leaders might use their power. For this discussion imagine the following scene and create the dialogue between the three characters listed. Be creative! Dacher Keltner and Niccolo Machiavelli are on the stage together debating the question: How does an effective leader use power?

1. Who is the moderator?
2. What questions will he or she ask the guests on stage?
3. How will Keltner and Machiavelli each respond?
4. Who will the media suggest won the debate? Why?