HBR IdeaCast How To Enhance Your Leadership with “Personal Power”
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Dec 31, 2024 
Chris Lipp, a professor at Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business and executive coach, shares his insights on harnessing 'personal power' in leadership. He distinguishes it from traditional authority, emphasizing control, agency, and action. Lipp discusses how openness and curiosity can empower individuals, especially from marginalized backgrounds, to reclaim their influence. He introduces the 'spotlight principle' to foster accountability and support within teams, showing how responsibility and effective communication enhance leadership presence.
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Defining Personal Power
- Personal power is the belief in one's ability to create impact, separate from formal hierarchies.
- It's about radiating qualities that earn respect, aligning internal values with external success.
Foundations of Personal Power
- Personal power stems from a sense of control, internal orientation (agency), and a focus on action.
- These qualities are evident in courageous individuals like whistleblowers.
Affirming Values
- Affirm your values to boost your sense of control and agency, especially in disempowering environments.
- Spend time writing about why your top values are important to your life.
