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Types and Sources of Power |

Power operates in many different forms and derives itself from many different sources. The president, the tenants’ rights organizer, the diligent scientific researcher, the emotionally charger rapper, the smooth-talking car salesperson, the charismatic actor, and the worker's union each have power, all derived from different sources. Thinking back to your Power-Mapping exercise, what types of power do you have readily available to draw on? What types of power would you be able to harness or develop by working in a team? In your project, you will be aiming to use your power in order to create change Powered by Service around a specific issue. What types of power will you be trying to influence? How can your project best apply your power and the power and the power of your community and team members to the issue at hand?
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