Real Power in the wake of COVID-19
These are extraordinary times. Remarkable times. Transformative times. Rarely in history has the world carried such a heavy load of collective loss, grief and fear. We feel like we have little or no control over this virus or our future. And rarely have we ever had to stop long enough to face into the uncertainty--together. Ouremotions range from panic, anger, denial, fear, depression, or anxiety for most of us, to resolve, equanimity,acceptance and contentment for a few.
So we are facing many paradoxes; we are not in control and yet there is a lot that we can do to alleviate our stress; we are utterly confused and at the same time we are more alert for facts and for hope; we are afraid of the future and yet we are asked to consider decisions now about how we want to live into that future.
Recently I was asked how my power model might reflect what is happening presently in this pandemic.
What does power look like when everything we counted on seems up for grabs and we feel so utterly powerless to respond?
I would like to offer a perspective of the pandemic using my model of personal power including the six stages of power, plus the Wall. I wrote about these in my book, Real Power (3rd Edition). I am especially interested in the ways that times like this, that try our souls, also invite deeper levels of personal power both individually and in leadership. We have an extraordinary opportunity to tip the scales toward a new perspective of power. I will make it concise and, hopefully, instructive. My desire is to offer a larger viewpoint in the midst of chaos but not to be exhaustive. And my perspective is as a Caucasian woman living in the USA.
Here is a link to a pdf file with my thoughts.
So we are facing many paradoxes; we are not in control and yet there is a lot that we can do to alleviate our stress; we are utterly confused and at the same time we are more alert for facts and for hope; we are afraid of the future and yet we are asked to consider decisions now about how we want to live into that future.
Recently I was asked how my power model might reflect what is happening presently in this pandemic.
What does power look like when everything we counted on seems up for grabs and we feel so utterly powerless to respond?
I would like to offer a perspective of the pandemic using my model of personal power including the six stages of power, plus the Wall. I wrote about these in my book, Real Power (3rd Edition). I am especially interested in the ways that times like this, that try our souls, also invite deeper levels of personal power both individually and in leadership. We have an extraordinary opportunity to tip the scales toward a new perspective of power. I will make it concise and, hopefully, instructive. My desire is to offer a larger viewpoint in the midst of chaos but not to be exhaustive. And my perspective is as a Caucasian woman living in the USA.
Here is a link to a pdf file with my thoughts.