To me, authority is the power to help other people, not the power to rule other people. I've tried to exemplify this with my friends and family. It is a long and tiresome process of gaining trust and respect but also giving it. With trust and respect in relationships, it brings me and my friends closer together while also benefiting each of us whenever we have problems. I've helped my friends and family with ways to become better leaders by using authority. I hope that the positivity and attitude that I present myself with gives them an optimistic view and a reason to become a better