Authority is always built on service and sacrifice.

Authority cannot be bought or sold, given or taken away.

Serving others breaks you free from the shackles of self and self-absorption that choke out the joy of living.

Slaves do what others want. Servants do what others need.

You can get a few seasons out of power, even accomplish some things, but over time power can be very damaging to relationships.

Power: The ability to force or coerce someone to do your will, even if they would choose not to, because of your position or your might.

Our top-down pyramid style of management is a very old concept borrowed from centuries of war and monarchies.