People who wish they had more power in their organizations — power to bring their ideas to fruition, power to change policies that make no sense — often try to find the one “big move” that will land them in a position of authority. That’s a long shot, and, in any event, it misses the reality that most power bases start out small. Which means it’s possible for almost anyone, in any position, to begin building one, acquiring growing influence through unspectacular moves.