Power is real. Politics are inevitable. The question is: will you use them well—or be used by them?

In this bold and practical leadership session, Dr. Claude B. Kershner IV breaks down the realities of power, empowerment, and organizational politics—and gives you the tools to lead through them with wisdom, effectiveness, and integrity.

Drawing from timeless research and real-world insight, this talk explores:

🔹 The 7 core sources of power—and how to build influence beyond your job title
🔹 What empowerment really means (and why delegating isn’t enough)
🔹 The difference between personal power and positional authority
🔹 How to become a leader who multiplies others’ potential, not just controls outcomes
🔹 Why organizational politics are unavoidable—and how to navigate them ethically
🔹 The line between strategic influence and unethical manipulation
🔹 How to control dysfunctional politics and protect your team from toxic behaviors

We explore practical leadership behaviors such as:

Giving away credit to gain trust
Asking for advice to build political capital
Avoiding the blunders that sabotage reputations
Practicing self-leadership to model empowerment from the top down

Whether you're leading a startup, managing a team, or developing your leadership style, this talk will help you see power and politics not as dirty words—but as essential leadership tools that must be used with character, courage, and clarity.

🟩 Understand influence. Empower others. Lead with integrity.

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