Part IV Convening Power
Authority is often described as the right to command and control other people, and in organisations it derives from rank and position in the hierarchy. But in Network Leadership authority is derived from the root word “authority” that means to author or write, which we use to mean having something to say that is worth listening to, which, in turn, is founded upon a personal manifesto, a declaration of your core values and beliefs, what you stand for and how you intend to live your life. It gives meaning and direction, reminding you of your priorities, motivating and inspiring you to live your purpose more fully. And, if it is worth listening to, it can also serve as a framework for others: ...
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