Who needs power?

Jeremie Kubicek in his book, Leadership is Dead said, “You don’t need massive power or a prominent position to lead positive change in an organization. You need only influence: the most potent and underutilized professional resource on the planet.” I remember talking to a long-time employee in a former job. He told me: I’m nobody. I have no authority. No title. No position. But here’s a guy who walked around, listened to other staff, talked to people high and low. And he knew more than anyone, including the president, what was going on.


I told him: Mike, you don’t have position. But you have influence.

Jesus didn’t talk about power or authority. He said that’s the way the world does it. Not so among you. The greatest among you is the servant of all. You see, authority is given. Influence is earned.