The power difference

Is power different for men than women? I believe it is.

I’ve long said that for men power is control over someone else and women have often been on the wrong side of that equation.

I’ve always believed that power to women is to empower others.

I came across an amazing quote from Lois Frankel and I have to share it with you as I think it’s wonderful insight into this question.

Lois writes:

“Whereas men often define being powerful as getting someone else to do what they want or having control over others, women tend to define it as getting to do what they want or having control over themselves.”

So here is the question to ponder this week:

What makes YOU feel powerful?  Having control over others or over yourself?