Truth 26Good Leadership Is The Wise Use of Power
Niccolo Machiavelli is infamous for writing "Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." His observations of the 16th-century Italian Medici court helped him truly understand how often power is misused. Yet he also believed that, with the wise use of power, leaders can generate great visions that stir the souls of others.
You cannot ignore the issue of power as a leader. On a basic level, you simply have it, because you get to make decisions and influence outcomes for others. That is not inherently a good or bad thing, just a fact. The real issue is how you put that power to use. People often think of power in negative terms because it is easy to abuse. Being in charge certainly requires ...
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