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The Psychology of Power
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. –Abraham Lincoln What is the Psychology of Power? Power is a game changer. Rising higher in rank changes you and changes how others relate to you. Even with just a...
Talking to People in Power? Don’t Forget your Own!
For many people, one of the most difficult (and unnerving) parts of day-to-day work life is speaking to authority. I jokingly refer to this as a feudal hangover—the knee jerk reaction we have, to rank (see for example Monty Python’s Class System sketch from 1966)....
Receiving (And Giving) Feedback
Giving and receiving feedback is enough to make anyone sweat. And that’s understandable. It’s uncomfortable to have to tell someone something they may not want to hear. And, of course, no one likes to hear that they are not making the impact they thought they...
How Your Personal Power is Sabotaged by Your Insecurity
Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it. –Maya Angelou Most of the time, we’re our own worst critics. And it’s not easy to silence the critical voice inside our heads. We compare ourselves to others, doubt our own abilities, and make...