Summary:

Personal power is fundamentally rooted in an individual's self-awareness and self-worth, whether earned or inherited. It's a question of whether one has earned power through their actions or is merely a pawn in a system, gaining power through collectivism and brute force.

Article:

A person with a 45-caliber 911 clutched in their side holster and a shiny badge has power because they are part of the system. Without the monopoly status of the institution of government, they possess no power. The same goes for people temporarily elevated to the status of power by their positions, who can influence access to the money, regulations, and laws of the land. When they leave their political position, retire from teaching, or take off their robe as judges, they will quickly lose the power they temporarily possessed. Temporarily gained power differs from power earned by one's actions and deeds over time.

The kind of power I am talking about is the earned power of an individual, which is rooted in one's internal values, self-awareness, and self-confidence. This power is not given, but earned through one's actions, and others perceive that one has earned the position of power, that is, an influential person. The person possesses a sense of control, agency, and internal orientation toward oneself, while acting simultaneously in the best interest of others. The significance of self-awareness and self-confidence in this journey of self-discovery and growth cannot be overstated, as they are the keys to personal power.

When a person can consistently act in the best interest of others, they stand out as a rare and precious breed, their actions shining as beacons of hope and inspiration. These actions could include making sacrifices for the well-being of others, advocating for justice and equality, or leading by example in ethical and moral conduct.

Their characteristics are:

     Created a life filled with meaning and purpose

•      Ability to realize their goals and visions.
•      Direct their attention, energies, focus, and efficiency. 
•      Directly using their energies to benefit others, to improve their lives, and their financial situation.
•      Ability to focus on a vision of success, with creativity, imagination, and insight.
•      Willing to take risks and be ever-present in mind and spirit among the people.
•      Develop many personal relationships, including collaboration with others and those you delegate responsibilities to.
•      Develop the habit of multiplying personal effectiveness by leveraging tools and delegating to others with skills in certain areas.
•      This person recognizes that success is in the process and the result.
•      This person is reliable, considerate, compassionate, critical, and analytical.
•      This person does not view accomplishments as boasting or self-importance, but as part of the process.
•      This person is their sovereign, who owns their thought process and does not necessarily subscribe to groupthink.
•      This person is a leader through their actions and deeds.
•      Others, therefore, view them as influential people full of character.
•      Essentially, the quality is an earned perception by others that you possess personal power.