Tag: power
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Book 52: “The Servant as Leader” by Robert K. Greenleaf
Robert K. Greenleaf reversed the traditional idea of leadership: the servant comes first. His enduring question is not how many people follow us, but whether those we lead become wiser, freer, stronger and more capable because of our leadership.
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Book 46: “Managing with Power” by Jeffrey Pfeffer
Power is often treated as a taboo in leadership discussions, yet Jeffrey Pfeffer argues it is essential to understanding how organizations really work. This article explores why competence alone is not enough and how ethical influence helps leaders achieve meaningful results.
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Book 45: “Power: Why Some People Have It — and Others Don’t” by Jeffrey Pfeffer
Jeffrey Pfeffer’s Power reminds leaders that performance alone is rarely enough. To lead effectively, we must understand influence, visibility, networks, and the responsibility that comes with power.
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Play 45: Leadership and Power
Power is neither good nor bad—it is a tool. The real question is how leaders use it. In this play, I explore the difference between borrowed and earned power, why trust matters more than authority, and how great leaders use power to build people rather than dependence.