To exercise social power over other people, you need to harness various bases of power. There are three broad types here:
These are often taboo in the sense that they are the things that we’re born with that we cannot change – but we need to acknowledge that they are genuine bases of power. They include, but are not limited to:
These are things that you can actively work to achieve, and which will help to elevate your power in the system. These include:
These derive from primary bases of power but reside in the hierarchy:
Bases of power are mutually reinforcing. If you have more allies in the system, you’re more likely to move up in the hierarchy. And, if you build your reputation so that people say positive things about you, it will help you become a more central player in the system, allowing you to exercise more power in your work environment.
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