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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.