11 Axioms of Power

Question 1

Axiom 1 The Milgram Studies

Answer 1

The Illusion of Power (50% Granted 50% Grabbed)

Question 2

Axiom 2 Making a Bid

Answer 2

Power is always given to the powerful by the respondent

Question 3

Axiom 3 Rules of Negotiation/MADD)

Answer 3

Power may exist but not be used (power is not used when there is no differences in perspective or when there is no conflict) I have the power to hurt you I choose not to use that power Rather I choose to reason with you)

Question 4

Axiom 4 Pin Prick

Answer 4

Symbolic use of power

Question 5

Axiom 5 Unbecoming of a cool grandpa

Answer 5

Both winners and losers in power wars hide the results (win = gloating, lose = Lose face)

Question 6

Axiom 6 “Scottish Fatalism”

Answer 6

Powerful ppl believe they have power (if you asking if yo have power, you don’t ) High Lotus of Control vs Low Lotus of Control

Question 7

Axiom 7

Answer 7

The myth of equal partners

Question 8

Axiom 8

Answer 8

Power one has never fixed, power is always changing

Question 9

Axiom 9 Pouting and Tantrums

Answer 9

We all have pet ways of developing power which may not be appropriate in adult life

Question 10

Axiom 10

Answer 10

Power of dependency he who controls the resources controls the power

Question 11

Axiom 11 Power Corallary

Answer 11

For every use of power there is an equal and opposite use of power