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Power dynamics are part of every workplace—but they don’t have to hold you back. Whether you’re dealing with a tough boss, unclear expectations, or a toxic coworker, this video breaks down 4 key strategies to help you manage power imbalances and grow your career with confidence. You’ll learn how to:
• Recognize and work with power structures.
• Build mutual respect in professional relationships.
• Avoid miscommunication and set expectations.
• Stay independent while learning from others.
If you want to grow professionally, feel confident in the workplace, and handle tricky situations with ease, this is for you.

References:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/optimizing-success/202505/4-steps-to-successfully-navigate-power-dynamics-at-work
Transcript
00:00Welcome back Sunbro. We hope you all in great health and great money.
00:04Before we start, please at least subscribe so we can have little money for food and paying bills.
00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about top 4 smart ways to handle power imbalances at work.
00:15Let's be real, most workplaces have a hierarchy. Someone's in charge and others follow. Unless
00:21you're flying solo, that power structure is just part of the deal. Whether you're managing,
00:25mentoring, or learning, how you handle that power dance can make or break your growth.
00:30Step wrong, or deal with a jealous boss, and things can get tricky fast.
00:34Here's how to stay smart and turn power dynamics into something that works for you, not against you.
00:391. Own the power imbalance. Don't pretend it's not there, acknowledge it.
00:43Power isn't always bad, and ideally, people earn it through experience.
00:47But let's be honest, sometimes connections help too. Either way, know what you bring to the table.
00:52Even if you're new, your fresh ideas or tech skills matter.
00:562. Build respectful relationships. Watch how people act.
01:00Do they listen, include others, or hog the spotlight?
01:022. Stick with the ones who make space for everyone and treat you with respect, and do the same for them.
01:073. Communicate clearly. Miscommunication is a relationship killer at work.
01:13So, get clear early. Ask things like, how do you prefer to work together?
01:17Or, what does success look like to you? Don't guess, ask.
01:214. Stay true to yourself. You're here to grow, not stay stuck.
01:25So yes, take advice from those with more experience, but don't follow blindly.
01:29Ask yourself if their input fits your goals, and tweak it to match your path.
01:34You can learn and stay authentic.
01:35Power dynamics will always be there, but if you handle them right, they don't have to be scary.
01:40Use them as tools to grow, connect, and thrive.
01:43The best people don't just survive power, they know how to use it for everyone's success.
01:47Come again to our next meeting Sunbro.

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