Ability to change Quote by Brené Brown
““Real power is basically the ability to change something if you want to change it. It’s the ability to make change happen. Real power is unlimited – we don’t need to fight over it because there is plenty to go around. And the great thing about real power is our ability to create it. Real power doesn’t force us to take it away from others – it’s something we create and build with others.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: TED Talk “The Power of Vulnerability”, 2010
Real power comes from the capacity to create change collaboratively, not by dominating or taking from others.
In simple terms: Power is about creating change together.
Key Takeaway
Focus on collaborative change.
Themes
collaboration
empowerment
leadership
Mood
inspired
optimistic
Type
motivational
leadership
When to use this quote
- team projects
- community initiatives
- organizational change
- social movements
Key Concepts
social dynamics
collective agency
shared resources
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster shared power in your group?
- What barriers exist to collaborative change?
A Different Perspective
Power can be limited by systemic inequities and resistance to shared ownership.
