All forms of leadership make use of power. The term comes (indirectly) from the Latin adjective potis (“powerful, capable”) and verb posse (“to be able to”). Power is about control. To have power is to possess the capacity to control change or to direct it. Power need not be coercive, dictatorial, or punitive. It can be used in a non-coercive manner, for instance to orchestrate, mobilize, direct, and guide members of an institution or organization in the pursuit of a goal or series of objectives. The central issue of power in leadership is not “Will it be used?” but rather “Will it be used wisely and well?” What would be a good title for this passage?"

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All forms of leadership make use of power. The term comes (indirectly) from the Latin adjective potis (“powerful, capable”) and verb posse (“to be able to”). Power is about control. To have power is to possess the capacity to control change or to direct it. Power need not be coercive, dictatorial, or punitive. It can be used in a non-coercive manner, for instance to orchestrate, mobilize, direct, and guide members of an institution or organization in the pursuit of a goal or series of objectives. The central issue of power in leadership is not “Will it be used?” but rather “Will it be used wisely and well?” <br>What would be a good title for this passage?"