Do you want more influence? What about more power? It doesn’t feel quite the same to pursue power does it? Power and power structures don’t have a great reputation, and history is littered with abuses of power, but what if we reframe our understanding of power and use it to make us better leaders? That’s interesting, that’s exciting! We can dismantle the ‘power pyramid’ and turn it into something much more organic and collaborative with humanity at its heart. This is something I’ll be exploring in depth this year, so let’s get started! 

Shownotes

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Key Moments 

Planet Human: Zoë is just back from Japan, where they have just landed a spacecraft on the moon - which is exciting news! Another development is the ability to create virtual loved ones that we’ve lost - that’s happening over at Project December 

Planet Zoë: After a blissful time skiing, Zoë is back writing, thinking and delivering. The  Leadership Conclave is fast approaching and Olympus Bound is now available for pre-order - via Zoë’s site and on Amazon. 

Reflection on Power and Influence (00:08:39)

The impact of power on individuals and society.

Conception of Power as Structures (00:09:43)

Exploration of the traditional model of power and its impact on leadership.

Triangle vs. Circle Concept of Power (00:12:29)

Comparison of the traditional triangle model and the proposed circle model of power.

Impact of Power Conceptualisation (00:15:08)

Discussion on the energising and enduring aspects of power conceptualization.

Takeaway Tips for Power Reflection (00:21:11)

Reflection questions and tips for individuals to consider their perception of power.