And, it must be enjoyed. The use of power as a weapon of aggression makes monsters of us. . . . Power must be the servant, not the master. Following are suggestions for when to use different power strategies, depending on what you are trying to achieve. You rely on the on-going commitment and judgment of the other person.
Time is available for exploration and problem-solving.
Delay would not hurt either of you. Or, both parties trust and respect each other. Long-term commitment to your goals by the others is sought. Delay would hurt the other person more than you. You can tolerate a deadlock better than the other.