What Does it Mean to Unlearn Power Aversion and Become Empowered?

What Does it Mean to Unlearn Power Aversion and Become Empowered?

Power aversion…it’s the fear of possessing power, it’s the fear that when you HAVE power, you become less then, you become part of the problem, you become the oppressor. Due to the fact that many of our modern systems depend upon non-consensual exploitation and harm, it makes sense that many folks experience power aversion, or a fear of possessing power.  As an entrepreneur, business owner, and executive, I’ve seen power or lack of power displayed in a few ways, and as usual, I’m interested in the nuance and intricacies of this topic.