By listening to their followers, leaders will not be primarily players or even coaches, but designers of the game who bring out the best in others. Leaders must also be followers. Leaders must encourage experimentation and innovation which means risk and the likelihood of mistakes which in turn can produce learning. The old pyramid organization wanted no mistake and therefore discouraged innovation and experimentation. Leaders opt for authority more than for power.
Power means being in control.
Authority means being taken seriously. Leader preoccupation with power tends to breed an organization that is either passive or rebellious. Leaders pay attention to their own growth.