There are many different sources of power at your disposal, some of which you may be currently unaware of. We all have power and we all have the capability to develop more of it. Power sources include money and resources, relationships, physical attributes, skills and experience, image and many more.
If you are able to work out what power sources you are using at the moment, and the ones you are not using, you have the opportunity to review your approach and develop each of these sources to higher effect. By focusing on those sources which have the highest value and are therefore in demand, you’ll be able to multiply the effect they can have.
Take action on this secret…
- What assets and characteristics make you powerful?
- Think through how these power sources measure up against the competition for influence.
- Which ones are most in demand and can be focused on more effectively?
- Stimulate your thinking further by asking friends what they think makes you powerful?
- What power sources are the most powerful people in your organisation using?
- Make a deliberate plan on how to develop more power.
- Develop greater awareness of your power with our Personal Power Diagnostic.
And remember, power can become an almost measurable currency within an organisation. Watching the exchange rates can prove very profitable for your career!
