2. 5 types of power
• Coercive
• Reward
• Legitimate
• Expert
• Referent
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3. Alice walker
The most common way
people give up their power
is by thinking they don't
have any.
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4. Coercive
Conveyed through fear
• Loss of job
• Demotion
• Performance review
• Threats and punishment
When is this form of power good?
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5. Mahatma ghandi
Power is of two kinds. One is
obtained by the fear of
punishment and the other by acts
of love. Power based on love is a
thousand times more effective
and permanent then the one
derived from fear of punishment.
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6. Reward
Gained by favorable work
• Based on task completion
• Gifts
• Public praise
• Recognition
When is this form of power bad?
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7. Abraham Lincoln
Nearly all men can stand
adversity, but if you want to
test a man's character, give
him power.
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8. Legitimate
Recognized Position of power
• Convince others of the right to control
• The power is with the position
• Can be an illusion of power
What can be gained
from this position?
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9. Ayn rand
To achieve, you need
thought. You have to know
what you are doing and
that's real power.
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10. Expert
Gained through knowledge
• Credibility through experience
• Decisive
• Confident problem solver
• Reputation
How can you show
your expertise?
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12. Referent
Gained through trust
• Respect and admiration
• Likeable celebrity status
• Dependent on others feelings
How can you be a
referent power holder?
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13. Determine your power
• Which two are the most useful to you?
• How can you use each trait in your personal
and business life?
• What are you lacking that will make you a
more powerful leader?
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