You may have the confidence to take charge in work and business situations today. You could feel that your competence gives you greater authority to make decisions. While these feelings of power can be important to help you get ahead in your life, it is important to temper them with consideration for the needs of others. You might be successful at first if you make it a point to get your ideas across in an imposing manner, but without compassion you may only make it so far. By understanding that there are others involved in decisions and that they also have an investment in all outcomes, you can truly demonstrate your ability to be in charge. You may be more successful today and exude greater confidence if you make certain to show thoughtfulness toward the needs of others.

Even when we feel capable enough to take control at work, we are most effective when we make a greater effort to understand what others require. Power and authority can be seductive, and we can often feel their pull. But true influence comes from letting others take part in decisions as well. When we consider other people and the result of our actions, we in fact demonstrate that we have greater confidence in ourselves. We loosen the reign of control we have to allow power to spread to everyone concerned, and as a result we take the lead in a transformative way. You will show greater confidence today by letting others take charge alongside you.