Why Individuals Need Power
Transcript of Why Individuals Need Power
Questions About Power
• What is power?
• How to build power for inclusion and diversity?
• What are the basic elements of power?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on PowerEncourage
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Inclusion requires Power and Connection
“ Power without love is reckless and abusive. Love without power is sentimental and anemic. ”
Power Example: MachiavellianismEncourage
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• Manipulation and exploitation of others for personal gain
• No regard for others’ well-being
• Person described as:
• Con artist
• Social predator with low moral reasoning
Niccolò Machiavelli
Florentine Diplomat and Author of The Prince
Research on Machiavellian People
• Do not gain more power than others
• Do not attain more lasting power than others
Merging Interpersonal Styles
• Collectively minded• Apolitical• Trustworthy
• Politically active• Selfish• Machiavellian
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The Axis of Strength
Individual strength:
• Innovation
• Assertiveness with ideas
• Competency and capability
• Persistence in face of obstacles
• Willingness to gain and use power (be political)
Strength
Connection
The Axis of Connection
Connection to others:
• Developing alliances
• Building relationships
• Pursuing collective interests
• Caring about others’ outcomes
Strength
Connection
Categorization of Interpersonal Styles
Strength
Connection
Machiavellian
• Strong/assertive
• Pursue own agenda
• Politically active
• Poor connectors
• Not team-oriented
Categorization of Interpersonal Styles
Strength
Connection
Spectator
• Collectively minded
• Invest in group success
• Good with relationships
• Could be more assertive/political
Categorization of Interpersonal Styles
Strength
Connection
Cynic
• Not strong individually
• Don’t connect with others