# Generosity With Power Strengthens Leadership Coalitions by Bryant McGill > “Primatologist Frans de Waal observed that chimpanzee leaders who keep the peace, protect the vulnerable, and share resources tend to hold their position with broad support, while those who rule by intimidation face constant challenge. Generosity with power makes a leader's coalition stronger and more willing to defend them. Sharing influence turns followers into allies with a stake in shared success.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Community, Product Stewardship, and the Ethics of a New Venture - Livestream (Sep 2017)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Community, Product Stewardship, and the Ethics of a New Venture - Livestream|Community, Product Stewardship, and the Ethics of a New Venture - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the developed livestream document. - **Conceptual context:** Physical force can secure temporary compliance, while alliance maintenance, peacemaking, protection, and resource sharing can stabilize support and reduce the cost of holding rank. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/The Evolutionary Roots of Silicon Valley|The Evolutionary Roots of Silicon Valley]] - **Article:** [[articles/Digital Darwinism and the Invisible World of Machine Evolution|Digital Darwinism and the Invisible World of Machine Evolution]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Community, Product Stewardship, and the Ethics of a New Venture - Livestream|Community, Product Stewardship, and the Ethics of a New Venture - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Primate Leadership|Primate Leadership]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Primatologist Frans de Waal observed that chimpanzee leaders who keep the peace, protect the vulnerable, and share resources tend to hold their position with broad support, while those who rule by intimidation face constant challenge. Generosity with power makes a leader's coalition stronger and more willing to defend them. Sharing influence turns followers into allies with a stake in shared success.” — Bryant McGill, Community, Product Stewardship, and the Ethics of a New Venture - Livestream (Sep 2017) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-generosity-power-leadership-coalitions ```