Many have titles. Some have skill. Only elite leaders have moral authority.
Moral authority is influence earned because others trust your motives, character, and intentions.
“The essence of moral authority is sacrifice.” Robert Greenleaf
The less you hunt for status, the more you find.
Here are 3 Sacrifices of Moral Authority.
Authority builds barriers between people. You overcome by showing interest.
The person with power is responsible to move first.
If you aspire to lead, show interest.
Here’s how…
Power corrupts, so does lack of power.
Weakness isn’t virture.
The paradox of power is it grows when it’s shared and shrinks when it’s hoarded.
Discomfort with power is contentment with weakness.
Power is the ability to get something done.
Embrace power responsibly.
Expand power ethically. Here’s how…
Those who constantly demand and use authority don’t deserve it. Thoreau said, “Any fool can make a rule…” Longing for authority reveals a deep sense of powerlessness, unwillingness to defend ideas, and lack… Continue reading
