Power: An Exploration Into The Invisible
Have you ever stopped to think about the nature of power and how it influences your life? In this episode, I delve into the intricate realm of power and its role in shaping our lives. From personal relationships to political systems, power is an invisible force that permeates every aspect of society. Join me as we uncover the complexities of power, examining its underuse, overuse, and the often overlooked nuances that come with it.
Get comfortable and tune in as I discuss how power is morally neutral, debunking common misconceptions and shedding light on its true nature. I’ll highlight the importance of finding a power balance, and how to recognize different types of power and their limitations. But it’s not all about the pitfalls of power. I’ll also take a closer look at how individuals can harness their personal power to become change agents, forging new paths and envisioning possibilities beyond the status quo, and unravel the secret superpower of personal power and its transformative potential in our lives.
And as with everything I share on the podcast, this is what I believe based on what I’ve read and researched. But please don’t take my word for it. Keep what sticks, discard the rest and for goodness sakes, go out and test drive it!
What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:
Some of the different types of power.
The 5 rules of power.
What it means to have low rank and how to manage it.
What the motives are for over or underusing power.
How to use your power for the greater good.
What Was Mentioned:
Power: A User’s Guide by Julie Diamond
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“Power is always at play in all situations whether we can see it or not.” – Christina Sestan
“What you may not realize is that an underuse of power is every bit as destructive as overuse, if not more so.” – Christina Sestan
“Understanding the topic of power more deeply allows for a more nuanced exploration that might turn up types of power we didn’t even know we had. We also start noticing the limits of other people’s power and the whole thing becomes a bit more grey.” – Christina Sestan
“The thing about low rank is that we always feel it.” – Christina Sestan
“Power is, more often than not, invisible to those who have it.” – Christina Sestan
“I like to think of role conflict as ‘keeping it real’.” – Christina Sestan
“But the underuse of power can be just as destructive, though it is far more difficult to spot.” – Christina Sestan
“The thing to remember is that the only one who is confused about your positional power is you.” – Christina Sestan
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