How you could use your subordinates to compound the power you already have?
We can become incredibly self-centered when it comes to preserving our power. But have you considered how you could use your subordinates to compound the power you already have? By thinking of them as allies instead of subordinates, you expand your power base over twofold: Your knowledge, their knowledge, and the combined synergy of both. But your subordinate must first feel he has some sort of power to begin with. To do this, help build him a reputation he must live up to. You have a reputation. Perhaps you’re a gifted marketer – you make sure your sales never hit a slump. Similarly, once you recognize a particular talent in him (say, he’s a good speaker), give him the opportunity to shine. Let him carve a name for himself. With your subordinates presentation skills and your acute marketing instinct, you’re a killer team. Your power base can only grow stronger.