SOURCE OF POWER
Before I, introduce the source of power. We must first understand what power means.
POWER! What comes first in your mind if you hear this word?
The ability for computer, lights all electronically equipment to work, to be in control, the ability to change people, act of force.
Power has many definitions depending on the concept in which you use it.
In today’s life power is all around us in the office, in the supermarket, at the bank, in the executive suite, in our churches, hospitals, schools and homes.
Power is the ability to influence and produce a desired effect on other individuals without having one’s own behavior modified in any undesired way by other individuals. Some people see power as being limited in amount, kind like a pie, with constant conflict about who gets the largest slice. But other people see it again as having no limits. Unfortunately, power can be abuse for instance a manager can use his power just to show that it exists by unfairly punishing an employee. Without power, there can be no authority and with out authority there can be no discipline.
There are a few basic things that can be easily used to influence people, without realizing it.
Money is king! This is one of the obvious things that can influence people. Budget power is very important not only in a business but in your normal life also. Other people may have ideas but if you have the money then you can decide what idea is the best.
Information is also very important cause with the incorrect supply of information things can go extremely wrong. Take for example an attorney if his client supplies him with incorrect info. The attorney will work with that information that was provided to him but how stressful can it be if the attor ...