There is a zen sort of saying that reads, "those who gain power do so by giving it away." What does this mean to you--especially within an organizational context?

Now, consider this: A fellow by the name of Lord Acton is attributed with saying, "Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely." I want you to think about the reverse within an organizational--or even societal context: "Powerlessness corrupts and absolute powerlessness corrupts absolutely." What does this mean to you?