5 Types of Power in Leadership

Power is a hot topic. Not all power is equal.

In this video, I review the five types of power in leadership, how shared power can make followers uncomfortable, and some considerations you will be able to apply going forward.

We have been taught for too long, to let others define our thoughts, feelings, jobs, lives, and meaning for us. What to think, what to wear, how to feel—is it any wonder we get nervous when we receive permission or power to make decisions or design aspects of our lives for ourselves?

Like anything else in this world, all forms of power can be for the greater good or for selfish and egoic purposes. As we review these five types of power, consider your former bosses and your own leadership style as you prepare to better define what kind of leader you choose to become.

I would love to hear from you. What is your go-to type of power and why?

With love,

Maria

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Coloring Outside the Lines of Leadership

As leaders, we have a responsibility to lead and inspire with clarity.

In our busy world, we often don’t take the time to just think and get really clear about the vision and more importantly, the path, systems, and steps necessary to realize the vision. And even worse, we think we have to get there on our own. This month I want to really dive into how to explore that intuition to gain clarity.

Well, the good news is that we are not on our own.

Prayer and meditation are ways we connect with our Source. Stillness and silence are also paths to feeling that connection with the Universe. French philosopher and scientist Blaise Pascal stated, “All man’s miseries derive from not being able to sit quietly in a room alone.”

Through stillness, we obtain clarity.

When we have clarity, we have time gained. Time gained comes to us because we have a clearer picture of the problem or dilemma and see an unobstructed path to follow.

I cannot think of a more cost-efficient use of time. The return on investment with time spent in silence with our Source is abundance beyond our wildest dreams. Some color mandalas, some bring mats to work to meditate, while others simply take time during a pause in the day to find their Source connection.

Here’s a quick video I did on two ways to improve your leadership through prayer and meditation, check it out!

Some extra information on Prayer and Meditation in Leadership.

As always, I love hearing your thoughts, what topics would you cover if you were meditating on a lunch break?

With love,

Maria

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