True leadership is not about shouting the loudest, nor is it about forcing your will upon others. Power is multiplied when people feel ownership of the vision.

When followers believe the strategy is theirs, they defend it with passion. When colleagues feel the idea was born in their own minds, they work tirelessly to see it succeed. This is the art of influence: planting seeds quietly, watering them with encouragement, and allowing others to take pride in the harvest.

A wise leader understands that credit is not the goal. The real victory is momentum. If giving away recognition secures loyalty, then it is not a loss – it is an investment. History remembers great leaders not because they insisted on being seen, but because they built movements that outlived them.

In politics, business, or community work, the path to enduring power lies in the ability to make others feel they are the architects of change. Let them own the plan, while you guide the destiny.

Because power is not about possession – it is about persuasion.

– Coach Brian