How To Rise Fast At Work: A True Story
This article is interesting as it gets to what Michel Foucault calls the practice of the self and the moral subject: a good ruler is one who has ruled himself and his desires. In this example, Mark has controlled his desires. Even though he might want a promotion he is not actively seeking that position he is concerned with his co-workers in terms of helping the "family". He wants to make things more efficient and help his family out.
Ted on the other hand is concerned with himself and how he is going to succeed. He is not concerned with others at all, he is not concerned about family as much as he is concerned about getting the most love.
The difference here is that Mark will do things that people are going to think is stupid, but Mark is also disciplined and controls his desires. He is not trying to promote himself. He is in essence ruling because he shows no desire to rule, but to improve people's lives. Ted can't be seen as doing the same.
Power is best in the hands of those who don't actually rule or have ruled themselves. Only when a person has ruled themselves and their desires can they effect a change. Funny where Foucault's power relations are seen.
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