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> those with actual power The power that comes with a job title or position is actually quite limited. And it also calls into question as what exactly is meant
by techiferous 6y ago
> those with actual power
The power that comes with a job title or position is actually quite limited. And it also calls into question as what exactly is meant by power. Personal power (getting your way?) or creative power (putting forth your energy for the benefit of the organization). I find that it's actually not too hard to have a great deal of creative power, regardless of personal power -- by listening and responding well to the needs of others and by effectively solving problems.
- fergie 6y agoIt is ever possible to have real power as an (non-executive non-shareholding) employee of an organisation?
- imtringued 6y agoWhy not? The only "problem" is that everyone who actually goes down that path becomes a manager or executive given enough time.
- techiferous 6y agoPower implies the ability to cause change. When you say "real" power I think you might have some specific kind of change in mind. What kind of organizational influence are you considering "real" power?