The Unmistakable Creative Podcast Life of Purpose: Julie Battilana | The Psychology of Power
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Jul 27, 2024 
Join Julie Battilana, an expert on power dynamics and societal structures, as she delves into the psychology of power. She shares how personal traits and cultural backgrounds shape one's influence. The conversation highlights stark educational inequalities and advocates for systemic reforms. Julie emphasizes the need for collective action in the creator economy to address power imbalances. Finally, she explores the ethical dimensions of power, urging listeners to reflect on their ambitions and connections.
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Power Is Always Relational
- Power is relational, not a possession you carry across situations.
- Your power varies by relationship because it depends on control over resources others value.
Formative Childhood In Marseille
- Julie Battilana recounts growing up in Marseille in an Italian immigrant family and observing gendered power imbalances at family meals.
- Those early experiences and seeing inequality across class, race, and neighborhood motivated her to study power and social change.
Three Strategies To Shift Power
- To rebalance power, either increase what you offer or reduce dependence on others by creating alternatives or consolidating support.
- Use consolidation (unions/strikes), persuasion, or alternatives to shift power in your favor.