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8 Ways to Grant Intelligent Autonomy

Lead Change Blog

Position power gives way to personal power with autonomy. When employees have greater levels of autonomy, they are better able to use their personal attributes to contribute to job performance. Her manager would have achieved the same outcome, but undoubtedly would have left a trail of bodies in his wake.

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The 4 Types of Organizational Politics

Harvard Business Review

While we would be naive if we didn’t acknowledge politics as a potentially destructive force, when deployed effectively it can help the company meet its strategic goals and live up to its values, especially during organizational change. Soft power is implicit, making use of influence, relationships, and norms. So what is it?