The Next Big Idea Daily You Are More Powerful Than You Think
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Aug 1, 2025 Discover the power of recognizing your own influence, as a Stanford psychologist shares personal narratives on leadership. Explore the delicate balance between power and identity, stressing empathy amid insecurities. Learn how economic struggles heighten the demand for decisive leaders and their responsibilities. Finally, embrace an actor's mindset to transform challenges into opportunities for empowerment, leveraging both internal resolve and external support to boost creativity.
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Powerlessness Felt Despite Power
- Deborah Grunfeld found a childhood self-portrait showing herself feeling powerless despite being able to see everything.
- She stresses that many people feel powerless sometimes, even those with power like her.
Power Changes Others' View of You
- Power changes how others see us but not necessarily how we see ourselves.
- Owning this social reality and aligning self with responsibility is key to using power well.
Use Power Responsibly
- Avoid using power to soothe your own insecurities, which leads to poor leadership.
- Step up to accountability even when it's uncomfortable to maintain trust and team function.
