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What does it mean?
With great power comes great responsibility; those who can act must accept duty to others.
In plain terms
More power means more duty.
What can you take from it?
Use power responsibly.

Where it applies

  • leading a team
  • making influential decisions

Putting it to work

  • weighing impact before acting
  • accepting accountability

Questions to consider

  • What power do you hold today?
  • How do you measure your responsibility?

Another view

It assumes power is always wielded by the capable.

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