02 July 2026

7/2/2026 THE SHIFT IN POSITION- WHY POWER DEMANDS CHARACTER

Leading Leaders Podcast with J Loren Norris

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EPISODE 1815

“Talent may take you to the top but it won’t keep you there.” John C Maxwell

The Shift in Position: Why Power Demands Character

Demands for character increase as your position grows. Very few things destroy a person like power does. Hard times, times of lack, want or need might test your tenacity and resolve but times of success, power, influence and abundance will certainly test your character.

Consider the contrast between forced positional power with lasting, influential authority.

The tyrant has no concern for character, reputation or relationship. They demand respect and swiftly punish its absence. They insist, intimidate and injury to get their way. They have surpassed concern about the thoughts others think toward them.

People pleasers obsess about the feelings and desires of everyone else until their influence reaches a diminished capacity to lead.

Balanced leadership demands both candor and compassion. Tell it like it is, not for the sake of control or forced submission but for the betterment of those you lead. That demands character, humility and integrity at the highest levels.

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ABOUT J. LOREN NORRIS

J. Loren Norris is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, US Air Force Veteran, and the Founder of StoryPower Academy. With 30+ years of experience speaking to audiences of up to 40,000, Loren helps leaders and influencers tell better stories, better.

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