In this introductory chapter, we outline the fundamental dimensions of influence, power, and leadership. We begin with an overview of the state of the world (The Power Cross in geopolitics), a theme that we will revisit throughout the course. If this topic feels too distant for you at the moment, you can skip this section and return to it later. Instead, you may start with the second section, which brings the concept clos... In this introductory chapter, we outline the fundamental dimensions of influence, power, and leadership. We begin with an overview of the state of the world (The Power Cross in geopolitics), a theme that we will revisit throughout the course. If this topic feels too distant for you at the moment, you can skip this section and return to it later. Instead, you may start with the second section, which brings the concept closer to home: the horizontal axis within our own body. Show More

This course is about influence, power, and leadership. It is not a guide on ‘how to gain as much influence, power, or leadership as possible,’ but rather offers tools to develop insight, awareness, and skill in the various ways people influence one another. Our aim is to help you make conscious choices and maintain a dynamic, humane balance in the way you exercise influence in the world. This course is about influence, power, and leadership. It is not a guide on ‘how to gain as much influence, power, or leadership as possible,’ but rather offers tools to develop insight, awareness, and skill in the various ways people influence one another. Our aim is to help you make conscious choices and maintain a dynamic, humane balance in the way you exercise influence in the world.

The Power Cross refers to the oldest group of virtues that, in their interconnectedness, can still guide us today: Fortitudo (Driving force), Temperantia (Temperance), Prudentia (Prudence), and Justitia (Justice). These cardinal virtues have appeared since ancient times, both in China and in classical Greece. They can be seen as the cardinal directions of our moral compass, the four essential ingredients for integrity. Th... The Power Cross refers to the oldest group of virtues that, in their interconnectedness, can still guide us today: Fortitudo (Driving force), Temperantia (Temperance), Prudentia (Prudence), and Justitia (Justice). These cardinal virtues have appeared since ancient times, both in China and in classical Greece. They can be seen as the cardinal directions of our moral compass, the four essential ingredients for integrity. The word 'cardinal' originates from the Latin word 'cardo' (plural: 'cardines'), which means 'hinge' or 'axis.' You could say that these four virtues form the axis around which everything revolves. Or, in terms of the Double Healix Power Cross: it is the interplay between the four virtues on the horizontal and vertical axes around which everything revolves. Show More

If you want to have more influence in your environment or the world, it is worthwhile to expand your reach within the Power Cross. This reach is determined by a set of universal skills that every person can develop to some extent. In the next chapters, we will explore various paradoxical reconciliations that you can achieve if you learn to effectively navigate the poles of these tensions. If you want to have more influence in your environment or the world, it is worthwhile to expand your reach within the Power Cross. This reach is determined by a set of universal skills that every person can develop to some extent. In the next chapters, we will explore various paradoxical reconciliations that you can achieve if you learn to effectively navigate the poles of these tensions.

In this chapter, we explore the competencies needed to function effectively on the horizontal axis. This axis represents two inseparable poles of a continuum which, when placed in creative tension, can lead to reconciliation and personal growth. Key questions we will examine include: - How does activity relate to passivity, and vice versa? And how can you reconcile these opposing aspects within yourself? - How can you ach... In this chapter, we explore the competencies needed to function effectively on the horizontal axis. This axis represents two inseparable poles of a continuum which, when placed in creative tension, can lead to reconciliation and personal growth. Key questions we will examine include: - How does activity relate to passivity, and vice versa? And how can you reconcile these opposing aspects within yourself? - How can you achieve equal collaboration? - How can you engage people in an organisation through intrinsic motivation? - How can you increase your influence within a level playing field? - How can you ensure that people enjoy working with and for you, even if you do not hold formal power? In this chapter, we delve deeper into the dynamics of equal interaction on the horizontal axis of the Power Cross. We will touch on a range of topics, from parenting to teamwork, from practical strategies to metaphysical reflections. Show More

In this chapter, we explore the competencies needed to function effectively on the vertical axis. Just like in the previous chapter, we focus on the two inseparable poles of a continuum which, when placed in creative tension, can lead to reconciliation and personal growth. Questions we will examine are: - How can we navigate our deep-rooted need for hierarchy and vertical structuring? - What kind of people seize power, an... In this chapter, we explore the competencies needed to function effectively on the vertical axis. Just like in the previous chapter, we focus on the two inseparable poles of a continuum which, when placed in creative tension, can lead to reconciliation and personal growth. Questions we will examine are: - How can we navigate our deep-rooted need for hierarchy and vertical structuring? - What kind of people seize power, and to whom would we ideally entrust it? - What does it feel like to have power? What kind of orders can or can't you give? - How can you remain in solidarity with others while climbing the career ladder? - When has your moral bottom-line been reached? - How can you exert sufficient bottom-up influence, and what sacrifices does that require? - And also: how can you increase your influence over your own life, work environment, and the world around you? Show More

We will now focus on the dynamic application of the Power Cross. This means assuming that leaders consciously engage in multidimensional strategising in their efforts to keep employees, colleagues, and young people motivated within an optimal power structure. We will now focus on the dynamic application of the Power Cross. This means assuming that leaders consciously engage in multidimensional strategising in their efforts to keep employees, colleagues, and young people motivated within an optimal power structure.

Finally, in this last chapter, we discuss some aspects of how the Power Cross can be dynamically applied in parenting. Finally, in this last chapter, we discuss some aspects of how the Power Cross can be dynamically applied in parenting.