Authority

from Position.

from Resources.

from Reputation / Respect.

from Objectivity.

Responsibility

to the Board.

to the Shareholder.

Power

to Command.

to Influence.

Purpose

to Act.

to Lead.

Position

as a Senior Executive.

with an Extensive Support Structure.

Always Answerable.

as a New-Kid-on-the-Block.

with a Minimal Support Structure.

Always Responsible.

Skills

Exercising Decisiveness.

Mobilising Training.

Using Analysis.

Exercising Judgement.

Mobilising Experience.

Using Argument.

Focus

on Task.

on Corrective Actions.

on Tactical Issues.

on Resources Deployment.

on Role.

on Preventive Actions.

on Strategic Issues.

on Stakeholder Value.

Behaviour

Interventionist.

Competitive.

Team-oriented

Reflective.

Collegiate.

Independent minded.

Traps

Feeling above Challenge.

Politically-motivated.

Interference.

Failing to Convince

Retreating into a Functional Comfort Zone.