Personal Power vs. Positional Power

Power is the ability of a leader to command the respect, attention and desired actions of those who follow.

Positional Power

FemaleCEO Personal Power vs. Positional PowerPositional Power stems from a leader’s title or rank compared to that of the followers under them.

Personal Power

BusinessCard Personal Power vs. Positional Power

Personal Power is the combination of positive traits and characteristics a person possesses that makes them naturally appealing to others.

 

Be mindful of these two types of power as you proceed in your career – no matter your rank or title!         In other words, think about who you are when your business card goes away.
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The Hidden Art of Leading

Leadership requires followers.  Here is a perfect example.

 

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Top Tier Leadership Skills

You’ve heard the expression “born leader”… Well guess what? Every one of us is born with leadership potential! Some of us just need to spend a little more time re-learning what it takes to inspire, serve and motivate others. And, we can all improve!

Whether you’re already in a leadership role at work, or you aspire to be in one, here are the skills you’ll want to master. As you read through this list, make an honest determination of your own skill levels and set goals for improvement whenever necessary. You’ll be surprised at how much you improve simply by becoming actively mindful of these things!

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Top Tier Guidelines for the Ethical Leader

Ethical business practices… Thanks to the widespread corrupt actions of business leaders and government officials, the term can almost be considered an oxymoron. But, believe it or not, there still is such a thing! And, by the way, there are certainly some serious penalties for un-ethical business practices.

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