How portable is your power?

How portable is your power?

My father had a small selection of favorite movies that were on repeat. One of them was Trading Places, that great comedy with Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd. It’s got every classic trope – the fall of the high and mighty, identity switching, the revenge and...
When nobody is in charge

When nobody is in charge

I’ve spent many years (maybe too many?) in communities, groups, and organizations governed by consensus: lots of meetings, lots of talk, lots of conflict. A friend and I had a running joke. Whenever someone began to speak with, “I just have to say...
What Actually Makes Someone Powerful?

What Actually Makes Someone Powerful?

The Psychology Behind Personal Power When you think about the most powerful person you know, chances are you’re not picturing their position — you’re picturing their presence. The way they speak, the way they enter a room and take up space. Or the way they...