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What does it mean?
Real power comes from supporting those below you rather than seeking those above.
In plain terms
People below you give you power if you give them hope and respect.
What can you take from it?
Empower others to gain genuine leadership influence.

Where it applies

  • management
  • activism
  • community building

Putting it to work

  • support grassroots
  • share credit

Questions to consider

  • Where does true authority come from?

Another view

Ignores structural power imbalances.

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