Guiding is helping people get where they want to go. Managing is helping people get where you need them to be.
a caution against self-deprecation
Resist the temptation of being too self-deprecating; it can become a self-indulgence that foreshadows an abdication of personal responsibility.
if you want to assess your character….
Rather than “How are you responding to adversity?”, perhaps a more useful measure of your character is “What are you doing with your freedom?”
a solid negotiation tip
Looking to achieve a more effective compromise? Try shifting your focus from “how much” to “what”.
how to leverage power struggles
All power struggles are all about locus of control.
Never forget that yours is strongest when your position is dead-center of your own “sphere of influence”, such as it is.
So when you find yourself caught in the middle of a power struggle, note carefully in the center of whose sphere you happen to currently be standing. And if it is not your own, review your strategy one more time before you consider flexing any muscles or exerting any effort.
There will be times when this shift in perspective is all that you require to shift the balance of power in your favour. Think about it.