Why This Book / Why Now
This book is for leaders, entrepreneurs, and builders who understand that power doesn’t always correct, it often controls.
The Price of Power speaks to those moments when reputation, authority, and truth collide, when silence feels safer, but integrity demands a response.
About the Author
Cynthia “CeCe” Brown is a leader, strategist, and business advisor with more than 25+ years of experience navigating leadership, accountability, and community impact.
Her work is rooted in integrity, especially in moments when truth is inconvenient and standing firm comes at a cost. The Price of Power draws from personal experience and hard-earned insight, offering a clear-eyed reflection on leadership, resilience, and principled resolve.
“When power feels exposed, it often responds with control rather than correction. But integrity, documented and unwavering, outlasts every distorted narrative…”
— Cynthia Renee Brown
What This Book Will Help You Do
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Understand how power moves in leadership, business, and community spaces
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Protect your integrity when narratives are distorted
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Stand firm without losing yourself in the fight
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Lead with truth, even when it costs you
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Navigate systems, scrutiny, and opposition with wisdom
Forward Highlights
“This book is about what it means to stand when your reputation faces the gallows… to be resolute in principle when others turn your humanity into a weapon.”
— Jason Fields
Ordering for a Class,
Organization, or Team?
The Price of Power is designed to spark real conversations about leadership, integrity, and navigating power under pressure.
If you’re ordering for:
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Economic development programs
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Business or leadership courses
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Corporate teams
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Nonprofit organizations
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Community cohorts
Bulk orders of 50+ copies qualify for special pricing and group engagement opportunities.
Organizations ordering in bulk may also inquire about booking Cynthia Renee Brown for a speaking engagement or facilitated discussion.
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The Price of Power Today
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