Breaking Out of Power Struggles and Power Quests

Conflicts & TensionsConfidence & Self-AwarenessAll employees≈ 20 min

Key skill: Stepping out of psychological games

Summary

Understand why we chase power in unhelpful ways at work, and break free from draining relationships of domination, to build healthy cooperation where everyone stays accountable for their own life and choices.

Target audience

Anyone looking to promote a model of collaboration that inspires and fosters personal accountability

Learning objectives

Recognize power games and dominance dynamics at work
Become aware of your own futile quest for power and energy outside yourself
Free yourself from "feeding games" and find your inner energy to stop it from being siphoned off.
Find the inner freedom to cooperate effectively without dominating others.

Module outline

ArticlesPutting an end to power games at work · Domination games and the quest for power: understanding our false needs
Expert videoAn exploration of power struggles and domination at work, and the needs that fuel our quest for power
AnchoringQuizzes and true/false questions to dive deeper into the topic and lock in what you've learned
Memo cardA downloadable coaching memo card: the key points from the expert video
CommitmentConcrete examples to help you define your own commitment

Models & methods

Three false needs driving domination: achievement/recognition, freedom, energy; feeding games; domination vs. leadership.