To make sense of bossiness, we need to tease apart two fundamental aspects of social hierarchy that are often lumped together: power and status. Power lies in holding a formal position of authority or controlling important resources. Status involves being respected or admired.
Copy QuotePower is given only to those who dare to lower themselves and pick it up. Only one thing matters, one thing; to be able to dare!
Copy Quote View & SharePower is like being a lady... if you have to tell people you are, you aren't.
Copy Quote View & ShareAll things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth.
Copy Quote View & ShareBecause power corrupts, society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases.
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