A key part of that statement (from the article) is "in comparison to your peers." By whom do you want to be considered powerful? And how can I maximize the re

A key part of that statement (from the article) is "in comparison to your peers." By whom do you want to be considered powerful? And how can I maximize the real/perceived performance delta between myself and other participants in that target group? And how do I do so in a way that doesn't appear threatening to the decision-makers (group "leaders") in that target group?