Reality check from my friend and coach, John Ott:

Your words weigh 800 pounds for the people you lead. 

• As a leader / owner / founder / whatever title you place on your authority...
• As a seasoned professional... 
• As a decision maker... 
• As a dominant personality... 
• As someone who is comfortable with conflict and challenge... 

You carry immense power in the room.

Your power is felt by the people you lead. 

Use that power in a way that creates dignity. 

—benj