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What does it mean?
Being close to power means accepting the unpredictable behavior of those in charge.
In plain terms
To be near power you must accept the whims of the powerful.
What can you take from it?
Power often demands tolerance of unpredictability.

Where it applies

  • corporate roles
  • governments
  • management

Putting it to work

  • manage expectations
  • build resilience
  • evaluate risk

Questions to consider

  • What will you tolerate for power?
  • Is proximity to power worth it?

Another view

Sometimes you must resist rather than accept.

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