Why Ordinary People Need to Understand Power

Far too many Americans are illiterate in power — what it is, how it operates and why some people have it. As a result, those few who do understand power wield disproportionate influence over everyone else. This TED Talk teaches us about the art of effective and creative citizenship and how to gain and use power for the betterment of all.

https://www.ted.com/talks/eric_liu_why_ordinary_people_need_to_understand_power

Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe

What makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests, it’s someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and safety — especially in an uneven economy — means taking on big responsibility. Leadership is a choice. It is not a rank.

http://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_why_good_leaders_make_you_feel_safe