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How Effective Are You at Using Your Power?

Lead Change Blog

Power is a good thing when used effectively. The more power you have, the more able you are to direct, influence, and inspire people to make positive changes. There are three types of power. Position Power. You gain power based on your formal position in the organization. Expert Power. Personal Power.

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Don’t be afraid of personal power

Lead Change Blog

Posted in SmartBlog for Leadership [link] “Cheryl, you know more about these work processes than most of the folks up there. SmartBlog for Leadership smartblog' Did you apply to be a speaker?” I thought about it but [.]. “I I thought about it but [.].

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5 Tips for Inspiring Leadership

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Karlin Sloan: As a leadership development consultant, I have spent my career with people in business, NGOs, government, and not-for-profits who are focused, competent, talented and who have a deep sense of their personal power to impact those around them. There is no more important time for inspiring leadership.

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August 2021 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the August 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Practice these steps to improve your coaching, leadership, and parenting.

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The Personal Power of Your Voice

Coaching Tip

Surprising new research from the University of Texas suggests that people who often say "I" are less powerful and less sure of themselves than those who limit their use of the word. Frequent "I" users subconsciously believe they are subordinate to the person to whom they are talking. To own our power is to be who we are. .

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Leading Women: Secrets to Leadership, Business and Life

Skip Prichard

Secrets to Leadership, Business and Life. Do women face a unique relationship with power? How do women unlock their personal power? I recently had the opportunity to talk with her about her research and findings about women’s leadership, influence, and power. “I Second, accept and claim your power to lead.

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Your Leadership Power is Contagious

Skip Prichard

Leadership is Contagious. The minute we have awareness of our impact, our contagiousness, and what’s happening, we have power to “own it,” choose, and direct it. With great power comes great response-ability. Awareness is power. Awareness is power – I’m so grateful for this. You are contagious. And use it for good.”

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