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Hello, my name is Christy Holland, and today we are going to be discussing

positional power and personal power.

Before we compare these two ideas, let's quickly define them.

First, positional power is, as its name suggests, based on a person's position

within their organization.

Typically, this is based on their role or title.

These positions include any supervisors, upper management, and even c -level

executives positional power can also include those who have powers in other

aspects of your office like human resources an hr department has a hand in

rewards such as raises and promotions and is also considered when an employee

up for termination personal power however is based on a person's

or skills people who have strong personal power are often considered

personable, and respectful of those around them.

They are usually well -liked and easy to talk to and put those around them at

ease.

Personal power can also include those who have a lot of experience or

in the area a project is focused on.

This can include having years of experience in the industry as a whole or

someone who has trained specifically for a new software that is being introduced

to a company.

Similarly, This can include a person who has spent a significant time learning

about a new topic, either through formal education or outside of the education

system.

Now that we've defined both positional and personal power, let's compare them.

When we compare these two ideas, it's important to know that both can be

valuable to be a good leader.

However, if you needed to choose between the two, personal power should be

considered more influential in being a good leader.

Because positional power is based on a person's role in the organization, it is

most useful in being a good manager.

However, having strong personal power can make one a great leader, which can

happen both in and out of management titles.

Having strong interpersonal skills is helpful in every role.

Those who are considered personable and well -respected are more likely to

become a trusted member of the team.

These people can significantly improve overall team morale, which can have a

significant impact on the project's outcomes.

Now that we've discussed the difference between positional and personal power,

and why personal power is so important, let's discuss how we can improve our own

personal power.

One of the easiest ways to improve your personal power is to become a trusted

expert on a subject by gaining additional knowledge.

This can be done by attending optional training sessions, going to conferences

to learn more from your peers, and seeking out other professional

opportunities that are related to the subject matter you are learning about.

You can also learn more about a topic through education through both

programs and higher education like this course.

The second biggest way to improve your personal power is by working on your

interpersonal skills.

Because not everyone is naturally charismatic, you can focus on improving

emotional intelligence and your active listening skills, as these are both

skills that can be learned and improved.

Many organizations offer training on these topics, and there are a variety of

self -help books you can read as well.

If you're able to improve your interpersonal skills, the last thing you

is focus on building a good rapport with your team members.

This can be done by focusing on collaboration instead of competition, as

making sure each team member has a chance to speak their mind.

This will help build trust and respect amongst you and your team members.

You can also build rapport by having a positive attitude, asking your employees

how they're doing, and supporting them to the best of your ability.

By focusing on these ideas, you can improve your personal power and become a

better leader.

Thank you.