# Power is the ability to make things happen #permanentnote ## Source - [[book - The wolf in CIO clothing]] ## Keywords (topics and howto) - [[topic - leading and managing]] - [[topic - mentoring, advising and coaching]] it is not always white, or black - [[how to be a better leader]] - [[how to build trust]] in some environments being grey will increase confidence that you understand the rules of the game and deserve respect for that. - [[how to be a better negotiator]] - [[how to have a long-term relationship]] ## Relevant notes ## Notes - Power is measured by the ability to make things happen - If you need to say that you have power, then you have none (Paraphrase of Thatcher, I think.)