The easiest way to express or demonstrate power is to say "No". Regardless of whether a request is legitimate or not, and you know that within, if you say "No" you demonstrate power.
This is the easiest way, but it's also the cheapest and most meaningless way 😊. You *think* this brings you respect, but that's not true. It only brings
you contempt. People only behave submissively in front of you while your
position of power lasts. Behind you they only ridicule you, laugh at you and
curse you 😊. Everyone knows this 😊.
The only way to get respect is by being fair. When you have to say no, if the request being made is illegitimate, say no and be firm about it. But whenever you can say yes, whenever you can enable someone's idea or aspiration or desire to do something creative and meaningful, say yes. As long as a request is legitimate and makes sense, use your administrative intelligence to find a way to approve instead of reject.
Such an expression of power will always bring you respect. People working under you will feel a sense of ease, happiness and fulfilment. And this always brings respect.
Do you see what I'm saying?
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