Society and nature
Leadership and power
Reflections on authority, influence and the responsibility of making decisions that affect other people.
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Power appears in everyday relationships as well as in institutions. A manager, a parent or a respected member of a group may influence who speaks, whose needs count and what happens when someone disagrees.
These reflections explore authority, ambition, accountability and the temptations that accompany influence. They consider how to listen to criticism, share responsibility and distinguish respect from obedience, paying attention to the experience of people who have less room to question a decision.