People with real power never fear of losing it. People with control think of little else.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Those with true power are secure; those with control are obsessed with keeping it.
- In plain terms
- Secure leaders don't worry, insecure ones do.
- What can you take from it?
- Distinguish power from control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you in control or power?
- How to feel secure?
Another view
Power and control often overlap in practice.
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