The True Source of Influence in Leadership

The True Source of Influence in Leadership

What comes to mind when you hear the word POWER?

Do you think of authority being misused, or do you envision using your influence to create positive change??

Perhaps something entirely different?

I've always been drawn to Martin Luther King's definition of power.

"Power is the ability to effect change with purpose."

As a leader, YOU possess this extraordinary ability to create meaningful change.?

It's one of the most exhilarating aspects of leadership.

But how can you harness this power effectively?

Take action when you know that you are doing the right thing.

Here are my top 3 proven strategies for being a truly powerful leader:

  1. Cultivate a powerful vision:?Get clear about your driving purpose.?Rise above daily details to see the bigger picture.?Share your vision and goals with compelling clarity.
  2. Foster powerful relationships:?Create deep-rooted trust that inspires your team to champion your mission with genuine enthusiasm.?Become the leader who brings out the absolute best in others.
  3. Practice powerful transparency:?Address issues promptly with constructive feedback (don’t let them fester).?Share recognition abundantly.?Confront problematic behavior head-on.?Own your mistakes with sincere apologies.?

Which of these resonates most deeply with you??

Take a moment to reflect: What needs to shift in your workplace right now??

How can you leverage your leadership power to drive that essential change??

Unfortunately, this path might not always win you popularity contests.?

You might face resistance for disrupting the status quo.?

Regardless, take action when you know that you are doing the right thing.

Trust that inner voice urging you to lead the change.

This is what personal power looks like.?

This is true leadership.


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Wayne Brown

I help Businesses Achieve Sustainable Growth | Consulting, Exec. Development & Coaching | 45+ Years | CEO @ S4E | Building M.E., AP & Sth Asia | Best-selling Author, Speaker & Awarded Leader

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Love this shift in thinking! Power used for positive change is truly transformative. Your strategies for leadership sound like a game-changer for those looking to lead with purpose.

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