Power & Influence – OE Editorial
Great Conversations in a Time of Trouble
We’re in troubled times – in the political world, truth, trust and meaning are falling apart, fuelled by highly polarised social media exchanges. In such uncertain, uncomfortable times it’s even more important to understand what great conversations are made of (they have more than 140 characters). ...
The Power Adaptor: from Diagnostic to Development
The most persuasive leaders understand their natural preference (in terms of influencing styles) and can assess which type of persuasion method will be most effective in any given situation. Do you tend to rely on logos, pathos or ethos? Can you quickly adapt your style to maintain your power?
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Corporate Leadership – Where Does the Power Lie?
Within large corporates there often exists an uneasy power relationship between Group Centre and its Divisional MDs. The Centre holds the purse strings but the divisions are held to account to bring in the profit upon which the Group relies. So who should have what power, and how should it be exer ...
How to Make Friends and Influence Others…
Even when people have formal power, they may not have legitimacy; that is, others do not recognise their authority. What are the different sources of power and how can leaders utilise these in different environments to achieve a win:win scenario?
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