Category Archives: authority

Be a Tent Post in Your World

Posted on October 17, 2008 by

When a tent post is put in place everything rises. Be a tent post in your world. As you rise to do your duty, to be your best, everything and everyone around you is blessed. Choose to put forth the … Continue reading →

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Power Vs. Authority

Posted on April 14, 2008 by

It appears that far too many accept the idea that power and authority are synonymous. It seems to be an underlying assumption that those who possess authority also possess power, or that mortal authority grants power. From my perspective these … Continue reading →

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“Permanently Suspicious of Myself

Posted on April 7, 2008 by

Below is a quote from Václav Havel on the importance of self evaluation for those in possession of power.  Being in power makes me permanently suspicious of myself. What is more, I suddenly have a greater understanding of those who … Continue reading →

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