Legal Seminar, Denver, CO

Authoritarian Power

– Empowers oneself at the cost of the other. – Self serving as one uses fear to get  obedience. Must have power over others. – Commands, does not invite.  To command is  to settle for behavior change.  NO value  change or understanding.

Authoritative Power

– Empowers the other through service for the  other. – They are chosen by their peers, They don’t  force themselves, but gain our trust. – Invites, does not command.  To invite is to  recognize the value of the other.