Nothing discloses character like the use of power.
As a result of the prison study, I really became more aware of the central role of power in our lives. I became more aware of the power I have as a teacher. I started consciously doing things to minimize the negative use of power in the classroom. I encouraged students to challenge me.
Magic is the practice of causing change through the use of powers as yet not defined or accepted by science.
The ultimate use of power is to empower others.
Parents learn the uses of power and its limits. They can insist on certain outward behavior but cannot change inner attitudes. They can require obedience but not goodness - and certainly not love.
There is but one just use of power and it is to serve people.
Leadership is the intelligent use of power.
The term power comes from the Latin posse- to do, to be able, to change, to influence or effect. To have power is to possess the capacity to control or direct change. All forms of leadership must make use of power. The central issue of power in leadership is not Will it be used? But rather Will it be used wisely and well?
I would define the proper use of power as something that creates happiness for yourself and others.
