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Hello, my name is Rachel Hansen. In this presentation, I'll explore two critical

leadership tools, positional power and personal power, and how each influences

project environment.

In project leadership, power isn't just about having authority. It's about how

we inspire others, gain trust, and guide teams toward results.

By understanding where our power comes from, we can lead with greater awareness

and impact.

Positional power comes from a formal role or title, like being a project

manager. It's not about who you are, but about where you sit on the org chart.

I find that it is closely related to management in that where authority is

granted.

in this case by an organization, the sources of positional power often

compliance through structure and hierarchy.

Personal power is influence that comes from who you are. It's earned through

trust, credibility, and relationships.

In my experiences, it aligns more with leadership, where influence is built

through respect and authenticity.

The sources of personal power tend to motivate others through admiration and

collaboration.

So comparing the two, positional power is granted through a formal role and

often leads to compliance, making it effective for structure and control.

In contrast, personal power is earned through trust and expertise.

resulting in lasting influence, deeper engagement, and voluntary commitment,

which are all hallmarks of true leadership.

In my view, personal power is more impactful, especially in dynamic or

-functional teams. It builds trust, taps into motivation, and sustains influence

beyond just formal authority.

Three ways to strengthen personal power. Build expertise. Going to continuously

improve my knowledge and skills to enhance credibility.

Strengthening emotional intelligence means understanding and managing my own

emotions and building empathy with others.

Develop authentic relationships.

leading with integrity and consistency so others trust and respect my

Leadership isn't about choosing one type of power over another.

It's about knowing how and when to use each type.

The most effective leaders use power with purpose, respect, and empathy to

teams and deliver results.

Thank you all so much.