"We conducted four experiments exploring the relationship between power and illusory control - the belief that one has the ability to influence outcomes that are largely determined by chance," said Galinksy, "In each experiment, whether the participant recalled power by an experience of holding power or it was manipulated by randomly assigning participants to Manager-Subordinate roles, it led to perceived control over outcomes that were beyond the reach of the individual. Furthermore, the notion of being able to control a 'chance' result led to unrealistic optimism and inflated self-esteem."

The question which is not answered here is whether a sense of control allows, at times, to accomplish unusual feats especially because the doer is partially or wholly blinded to her actual chances.

Great clip. Thanks silkweaver.

Good clip - thanks! It does seem, watching our national leaders, that power is not good for one.

It has been said more than once that a leader's most important virtue is humility....

A leader's most important virtue is the ability to lead effectively

Just remember if you are not the leader you are the follower. The follower give the leader their power.

Just remember if you are not the leader you are the follower. The follower gives the leader their power.