Capacity Quote by Margaret J. Wheatley
“Power is the capacity to generate relationships.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Leadership and the New Science, Margaret J. Wheatley, 1992
Power is defined as the ability to create and nurture connections between people.
In simple terms: Power means building relationships.
Focus on connecting, not controlling.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team building
- networking
- community development
- organizational change
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster genuine connections in your role?
- What relationships could you strengthen today?
Power without relationships can become coercive.