Many leaders assume that the clearest display of power is the strongest form of power. The surface-level reasoning seems persuasive. If authority is highly visible, resistance should decrease. But history, politics, and organizational life suggest a different pattern.

Most people operate under the belief that productivity is individual. If they try harder, they expect better results. But that is not always what happens. Many people put in effort and still end the day with little progress. This creates confusion. The real