Power Dynamics for Trustworthy and Transformative Leaders

Trustworthy and transformative leaders understand the dynamics of power in their organizations and in themselves and they have developed principles and practices that help them use their own power wisely. 

• “Power is the ability to achieve purpose, power is the ability to effect change, and we need power.” – Martin Luther King Jr. 
• Leaders will too often use their power in ways that produce outcomes counter to their stated vision or goals 
• Misusing and not exercising power
• Power is neutral 
• Power dynamics exist regardless of whether we intend to use them or not
• Dare to lead by Brene Brown
• Power over or positions of power
• Power with or the power to collaborate
• Power to or the power to accomplish and take action
• Power dynamics are both subjective and objective