Lord Acton, a British historian of the late nineteenth century, said the “power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely,” suggesting that a person’s sense of morality lessens as his or her power increases. Do you agree?

**Discussion 1

Lord Acton, a British historian of the late nineteenth century, said the “power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely,” suggesting that a person’s sense of morality lessens as his or her power increases. Do you agree? Considering this idea, is it ethical for leaders to try to increase their power? Discuss.

**Discussion 2

What do you consider the most important difference between transformational leadership and transactional leadership? Between transformation and charismatic leadership? How is transformational leadership similar to charismatic leadership?

**Discussion 3

Which of the four organizational frames of reference do you most admire? How do you think this frame of reference could be beneficial or detrimental to your leadership capability?