Power is controlling something people want.
This simple concept belies some sophisticated applications. In business, power — as defined above — often shows up in dealmaking, in strategy, and in operations in underdeveloped countries with weak Rule of Law.
This concept sequence is a companion piece to the Commoncog mini-series on Power in Business. You may start with Part One here.
The purpose of this concept sequence is to illustrate what power looks like, so that you may recognise it in your own contexts.