It’s easy to forget we have status to give, that it costs nothing and it never runs out. Creating small moments of prestige means always seeking opportunities to use it. Allowing others to feel statusful makes it more likely they’ll accept our influence. Whether we’re asking a favour or issuing a task to a subordinate, it’s advisable to resist even subtle markers of dominance, allowing them to reach the ‘correct’ decision without putting them under pressure. If they sense they’ve had no choice in the matter, they’re robbed of the gift of feeling good about their action.
