P ower vs. A uthority

Power vs. AuthorityWebinar

Leadership is a journey not a destination.

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Who Are We?



*What is power and authority?

*Who has power and authority?

*How does power and authority influence the workplace and home?

*How do you build authority?

*Power, authority, and you!

*What is Johnnie up to?



Power Authority



Power

The ability to force or coerce someone to do your will, even if they would choose not to, because of your position or your might.

–The Servant



AuthorityThe skill of getting people to willingly do your will because of your personal influence.

-The Servant

Ethically inspiring others to be their best selves so that they can act for what is right. -Courage



-The Essentials of Servant Leadership

Uses intimidationto get his/her way

Builds bridges

Power Leader Authority Leader




Controls information to maintain power

Shares big picture information





Worried about oneself Makes others better





Gives Orders Listens to Others


Who can have authority?

It is a CHOICE, JOURNEY, and WAY OF LIFE.

ANYONEWho can have power?

ANYONE



Power and Authority Throughout History

Who have been our great Authoritative leaders and who have been our Power leaders?

Presidents, CEOs, teachers, soldiers, coaches…MICs, WCMs, SOOs, forecasters, interns…



Are you a Power or Authority leader?• You may be and not realize it.

• What about at home? Parenting is leadership. Are you a power or authoritative parent?

• What about at work? How does the public and your fellow employees view you?



Authority in the Office



• Humility in the office.

• Talked about the good in others.

• Left the office a better place than when he arrived.

Retiring Forecaster



• CEOs go undercover to understand what is going on in their company.

• 7-Eleven CEO Joe DePinto went undercover at one store to find out why it was one of the top sellers of coffee.

• Dolores, one of the employees, was an inspiration in this episode.

Authority in the Office…Undercover Boss

-Images from CBS

• Reed Sandridge – started the Year of Giving after losing his job and in honor of his mother who had passed away.

• Reed gives $10 a day to those in his community in hopes that it will inspire them to do something for someone else.

• This endeavor started out small, but through consistency and dedication, he has built authority with a large group of people.



Authority in the World…Year of Giving

Authority in the world…The almost perfect, perfect game

• On June 2nd of this year, Armando Galarraga, the pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, lost his bid for a perfect game with 2 outs in the 9th inning on a bad call by 1st base umpire Jim Joyce.

• Joyce later realized he made a mistake, accepted personal accountability, and apologized to Galarraga.





Power in the World…

• When we think of power in the world, there are different world leaders that come to mind that will execute or send to jail those who go against what they want.

• Unethical CEOs can destroy companies.

• What about locally?

Power in the Office…Hell’s Kitchen

• It is hosted by chef Gordon Ramsay.

• During each season, contestants compete to be the head chef at one of Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants.

• During the show, Ramsay will call them names, embarrass them, and belittles them.



- Images from FOX

What happens when you have a power leader?

• Power works, but it is only a short term solution. • The authoritative leader is able to motivate others

and looks out for the wellbeing of others.



“It’s not that I’m lazy, it’s that I don’t care.” -Office Space

How do you deal with a POWER leader?• You cannot change them, you can only change yourself.

• Do not be confrontational.

• Look at it from their point of view.

• Use a mediator.

• There is a time and a place to address issues.



How do you deal with a POWER leader?Action-e-Reaction

• Action-e-Reaction Communication –Courage

– State the action (the behavior) the other person demonstrated. “When you…”

– Name the emotional reaction to the other person’s action. “I felt…”




• Example (Negative Feedback)– “Bob, can we talk for a moment somewhere?”– “Bob, when you are consistently late for your

shifts, I feel disrespected and angry.”

• What about Bob’s reaction?




• Another Example (positive feedback).– “Amy, I would like to speak with you for a

second.”– “Ok, Bob what can I help you with?”– “Amy, when you told the boss how hard I worked

during that outbreak, I felt rewarded.”

• Now they both feel the positive outcome.



What about you?• I wish my boss was here to hear this.• My family would benefit from this.• The blame game.• What about you!• 1) Begin with “What” or “How,” (NOT “Why,” “When,” or

“Who”).• 2) Contain an “I” (NOT “they,” “them,”

“we,” or “you”).• 3) Focus on action.



-The Question Behind the Question

What does it mean to be authoritative and how do you build authority?

• Personal Accountability!• Open to change and rejection.• Service and sacrifice in order to meet legitimate

needs.• When someone has authority people will respect

them because they do not want to disappoint them.• In summary, how do you build authority?





Characteristics of Authority• Humble• Long term solution requiring commitment• Constructive criticism • Builds and inspires others to willingly take action• Not born with, must earn• Courageous• Trust• Selfless• Active listener• Respectful• Accountability• Follows Core Values• Servant Leadership



Characteristics of Power• Ego• Do it or else forceful philosophy• Selfish• One sided• Belittles others• Makes others feel inferior• Short term solution• Can be born with• Afraid of being wrong• Micromanager• Excuses• Has to be in control• Used when loss of authority



Characteristics of Power/Authority• Think of someone in your life who exhibits power. (No

names or positions) Write down some of their characteristics.

• Think of someone in your life who exhibits authority. (No names or positions) Write down some of their characteristics.

• How do you respond to a power or authoritative leader? Examples? (No names or positions)

We must decide if we will choose to serve others or merely serve ourselves.

-James Hunter





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Central Region’s Month of Service

September 2010



Month of Service – September 2010

Cleaning our Neighborhoods & Environment Helping out at your

local Food Pantry

Caring for our Children & Elderly

Clothing/Food Drives Remembering Our MilitaryBuilding Homes

Works CitedHunter, James. The Servant. New York: Crown Business, 1998. Hunter, James. The World’s Most Powerful Leadership Principle. New York: Crown Business, 2004.Lee, Gus and Diane Elliott-Lee. Courage: The Backbone of Leadership.

San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2006.McGee-Cooper, Ann and G. Looper. The Essentials of Servant

Leadership. Pagasus Communications Inc, 2001.Miller, John. QBQ! The Question Behind the Question. New York: G. P.

Putnam’s Sons, 2004.Office Space. Dir. Mike Judge. Perf. Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston,

and David Herman. 20th Century Fox, 1999.Sandridge, Reed. The Year of Giving.

http://yearofgiving.wordpress.com/.



What is Next?• Please take a moment to respond to the survey.

• Start thinking of Month of Service ideas. Have any good ideas? E-mail [email protected]

• 4th 2009 LEAD Presentation Mentoring late summer/early fall.

• Leadership Test –This will be sent out following this webinar.



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