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

Authority: The skill of getting people to willingly do your will, because of your personal influence.

Power people are generally threatened by authority people.

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

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

Leadership: The skill of influencing people to work enthusiastically toward goals identified as being for the common good.

There is great joy in leading with authority, which is serving others by meeting their legitimate needs.