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> It is impossible. I think this is where you're talking about the same thing but using different words. Is the ability to persuade people to do something (wit
by marcus_holmes 5y ago
> It is impossible.
I think this is where you're talking about the same thing but using different words. Is the ability to persuade people to do something (without any ability to force them to do it) the same as having "power" over them?
- rramadass 5y agoYes. Influence/Persuasion where you start from an advantageous position and/or don't give up much of anything is "Soft Power". Note that being anointed a "Manager" gives you this implicit Power over the "Managed". Persuading a Peer is very different from Persuading a Subordinate. Otoh, Negotiation where both parties give up something to come to an understanding and treat each other as equals is different. Power is still being exercised but with equal emphasis.