The Power of Belief

The Power of Belief: How Ideas Shape Leaders, Nations, and the Future is a groundbreaking exploration of one of the most invisible yet powerful forces in human history-belief. Blending neuroscience, psychology, history, leadership, and social transformation, this book reveals how belief systems are created, sustained, and used to influence individuals, movements, and entire societies.

From the rise of controversial political leaders to the quiet transformation of individuals overcoming adversity, belief has been the common thread behind revolutions, breakthroughs, and enduring change. This book begins with an analysis of Donald Trump's unwavering self-belief-not to praise or condemn, but to understand how conviction can mobilize millions, for better or worse. Through this and other case studies, the authors reveal how belief works-psychologically, neurologically, and socially-and how it can be harnessed to create purpose-driven leadership, resilience, and impact.

Written by Mardoche Sidor, M.D., a Harvard- and Columbia-trained quadruple board-certified psychiatrist, and Karen Dubin, Ph.D., LCSW, a seasoned social worker and educator, The Power of Belief offers a rare combination of clinical depth, practical tools, and inspirational insight. The book also features contributions from respected leaders in ethics, public psychiatry, and positive psychology-including forewords and reflections by Jacob Appel, M.D., J.D., Jules Ranz, M.D., and Robert Holden, PhD.

Whether you are a leader, clinician, educator, activist, or someone seeking greater alignment and meaning in your life, this book provides a roadmap for transforming your inner belief system-and using it to positively influence the world around you.

More than a book, The Power of Belief is a call to reclaim what you believe, live it fully, and lead others with intention. Because belief, when consciously chosen and courageously held, has the power to heal, to build, and to transform the future.