The innocent ask of ' will you just take the notes' is preceded by power plays designed to diminish your power- not always of course- but often enough I want to draw your attention to it. So in this episode of workplace strategist explains- I talk about how that innocent request is really a power play that once asked of you in public signals to others your lower status at work. This episode is for you if you are a team lead and upwards with some sort of formal power and if you're not, your eyes will be opened to what others will do to gain leverage over your power and status.