The term power comes from the Latin posse- to do, to be able, to change, to influence or effect.
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The glorious thing for you always has consequences for others.
Al GiniAl Gini The central issue of power in leadership is not Will it be used? But rather Will it be used wisely and well?
Al GiniAl Gini It is a badge of distinction, an emblem of success, without having to say too much about it.
Al GiniAl Gini Part of the true luxury of “earned laziness” are the braggin rights that come along with being purposefully and publicly lazy.
Al GiniAl Gini It labels us, affords us kudos, and raises our profile in the “pecking order” of our fellow troglodytes. It says to others, “See, I’ve done so well that I can afford to do nothing at all whenever I so choose!
Al GiniAl Gini To have power is to possess the capacity to control or direct change. All forms of leadership must make use of power.
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