| No. |
Positional Power |
Personal Power |
| 1 |
Derived from an external source such as job title or function |
Derived from an internal source, our physical, mental and emotional energy |
| 2 |
Limited. We do not always have it. |
Unlimited. May be used in all directions. |
| 3 |
Inflexible. Can be used in some situations and not others. |
Flexible. Can be used in all situations |
| 4 |
Often unacknowledged and implicit. |
Behavioural and direct; others can see and feel it |
| 5 |
When misused, can weaken and disable others. |
Enables us to meet objectives and build positive working relationships. |
