“Be the change you want to see in the world.” —paraphrased quote from Mahatma Gandhi Where does a leader’s power come from? In their landmark 1959 report often referenced in leadership theory, social ...

For much of modern business history, power has meant control – over people, resources, and outcomes. It was defined by hierarchy and authority, celebrated within a narrow definition of success built ...

Throughout my career as an organizational psychologist and DEI expert, I’ve witnessed the disproportionate distribution of power and influence in many organizations. Often, dominant identities are ...

Explore how power brokers influence decisions and shape industries through connections, including their roles, operations, and real-life examples.

In my last blog post, I explained the difference between power and influence as they’re classically defined in business and organizational psychology, and I made the case that even though the words ...

Last week I received an award for being one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Silicon Valley in 2024. It was quite an honor to be one of the recipients and it got me thinking about the power of ...

Discover what control stock is, its benefits, and examples of influence in public companies. Learn how major shareholders leverage control stock for corporate decisions.