"He enjoys authority." "You are in authority." "You are my authority." What are the familiar phrases. When resorting to them, we do not even think what this word means. And let's talk today about the signs of authority in more detail. Consider this concept and find out how authority is achieved.
The concept
Authority has several meanings. In the broad sense of the word, this is significance and the power based on it. In a narrower one - an incentive to recognize leadership, thanks to some outstanding merit.
What is authority?
An authoritative person is one who is recognized for any mental merit, his moral qualities, outstanding achievements in a particular area. An important criterion is the non-violent influence of authority on society.
Types of Authority
The main types of authority include the following:
Official. It is determined by the official position of the person, his position.
Moral. Depends on personal qualities.
Professional. Its basis is the competence of a specialist in his field of activity.
Collective. Rather, it can be attributed to the army and military service.
Individual. It depends on the individual personality, which is its carrier.
True. Based on the high moral qualities of the one who gains this type of authority. Actions in accordance with moral standards are the main criterion for such a person.
False authority
If there is true authority, then there must be imaginary. Or false. An authoritative person is one who seeks to gain true authority. Because the false one looks funny and wretched. The carrier does not have a sense of satisfaction with this status.
What are the main types of false authority?
The authority of suppression. It consists in the leader’s attempt to “crush” his subordinates psychologically.
The authority of the distance. It is expressed in the need to always know and control everything, not allowing anyone to relax, even at a distance. At the same time, a person prefers to stay aloof from everyone, being for people something inaccessible and mysterious.
The authority of swagger. A person with this subspecies of false authority usually does not give a damn about others. He does not delve into other people's needs and requests, showing with his whole appearance how others are insignificant. And only he is a significant figure.
The authority of pedantry. A lot of some obscure conventions for which non-observance is punished. The imposition of petty traditions.
The authority of kindness. This kind of authority can be attributed to pseudo-democratic. The person who owns it is a kind of "shirt-guy." This pseudo-authority is based on connivance and reduction of requirements.
How to form a skill?
We often think that an authoritative person is one who is given this skill from above. He did nothing for this, he was just born that way. Not at all. Authoritative are not born, they become.
The formation of this skill requires constant work on yourself and a review of your previous life position. You have to get rid of old habits, leave your own comfort zone and say goodbye to people pulling you "down".
In general, as in any other work, in work on oneself one cannot be lazy and sit still, putting off the start of a new life for tomorrow.
So where does skill building begin? The first stage is goal setting. You need to firmly decide what your ultimate goal is, what you want.
A simple example. The man decided to lose weight and switch to proper nutrition. But the family does not understand him, make fun of this and constantly offer to eat a sandwich with butter and cheese, and not suffer from nonsense. It’s hard for a person psychologically, giving up the familiar is always stress. And it is clear that support is mandatory at the first stage. But here she is not, rather the opposite.
What to do in this situation? Move away from your usual environment and find like-minded people. For example, register for a healthy diet forum or your chosen diet. You can go to the gym and make friends.
Second stage
Over time, achieving the goal becomes a habit. A man calmly gets up for a run in the morning, can refuse a sandwich without a twinge of conscience. He does not care what they think of him. A man goes to his goal. It is possible that loved ones, looking at how stubbornly a person goes towards his goal, will begin to reach for him. Thus authority is born.
Instead of gathering at an evening dinner, the whole family goes for a walk. Weekends are spent not in front of the TV, but on skis / skates / bicycles, depending on the time of year. Friends notice changes and begin to join this family. A team of like-minded people is being formed.
Third stage
Consolidation of authority. A person is passionate about a healthy lifestyle. He begins to carefully study this topic. More in depth to understand it. For example, selects exercises that can be performed with various injuries, is able to independently make a diet.
What does an authoritative person mean? Rumors about him diverge from friends to friends. People begin to consult on healthy eating. This is the consolidation of authority in a particular industry.
Head authority
What does it mean to be an authoritative person in society? And in what society? At least in my own team. It's no secret that leaders are usually not liked. But why? Because they themselves give rise to, most often this is the case.
How to earn and maintain the authority of a manager in a working relationship?
Be polite with your subordinates, but keep a distance in the relationship. For people, an ever-dissatisfied boss who allows himself to raise his voice because of any trifle will not become an authority. The subordinates are silent, but the internal "sabotage" will not take long.
Do not let yourself sit on your neck. In other words, maintain a distance in a boss – subordinate relationship.
An authoritative person is one who understands his activities. The boss must know the work from and to. Because the subordinate will be able to approach him with a calm soul in case of a problem, knowing that they will help, prompt and do not shout. It is pleasant to go to such a leader; he is pleasant to obey and carry out these instructions.
There are rules for everyone. And no one violates them. That is, if the organization is forbidden to quit smoking and is fined for it, the head does not stand on the porch with a cigarette. Rules are rules.
Eliminate the effect of the pendulum. Today, the boss wants the work to be done according to one algorithm, and in two days he will radically change the system. It is unlikely that subordinates will respect a person who has seven Fridays in a week.
The head has obligations to subordinates. And they need to be done. Do not take on an impossible mission.
Authoritative qualities
As mentioned above, credibility is an assessment of a person by the environment or society. What are the arguments of an authoritative person? What should he possess?
- Knowledge. People are respected for their knowledge and ability to understand this or that industry "from the hair to the tips of the nails."
- Wisdom. The sage will be able to give important advice and consider the situation from the right angle.
- Responsiveness. The ability to come to the aid, combined with the two points outlined above, to be near at the right time is the key to ensuring that people respect and stretch.
- Kindness. You can be smart and wise, but use these skills as if the people around you are worthless worms. Will such a wise man and a wise guy be respected?
- Volitional qualities. We have come to where we started. Working on yourself and achieving your goals is an example for others.
World authorities
According to 2017, the richest and most authoritative person in the world is Jeff Bezos. He is the founder of the Amazon online retailer.
The second place in this "hit parade" is occupied by world famous Bill Gates.
The third line is given to investor Warren Buffett.
The fourth place in the list of the most respected people in the world is occupied by Amancio Ortega - the founder of the Zara brand.
And closes the magnificent five Mark Zuckerberg - the creator of the most popular social network Facebook.
Conclusion
Authority is a proven skill. No need to think that it is impossible to achieve. Perhaps - if you constantly work on yourself. People are drawn to strong and outstanding personalities who know how to understand problems thoroughly.