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What does it mean?
People who take on responsibility are trusted with more, while those who just want power often lose it.
In plain terms
Responsibility brings trust; seeking power alone loses it.
What can you take from it?
Focus on doing work, not just holding power.

Where it applies

  • team management
  • career growth
  • organizational roles

Putting it to work

  • seek ownership of tasks
  • avoid power games
  • build trust through action

Questions to consider

  • Do you seek responsibility or just status?
  • How do you show you can handle more?

Another view

Sometimes authority is granted by title regardless of attitude.

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