Power is the capacity to influence people to seeing what you see,doing what you do,and going where you go. All leaders are powerful,but not all powerful people are leaders. A lot of people misunderstand what power is..They tend to try to see it the other way round.
Power is not the ability to dominate people. When God created man,he gave everyone the understanding that we should go into the world and dominate everything. So the man you are trying to dominate,has that instincts and urge of wanting dominion also.
I will show you the types of power...
- Legitimate Power
It is where a person in a higher position has control over people in a lower position in an organization. "If you have this power, it's essential that you understand that this power was given to you (and can be taken away), so don't abuse it.. "If Jay rises to the position of CEO and her employees believe she deserves this position, they will respond
favorably when she exercises her legitimate
power. On the other hand, if Jay rises to the position of CEO, but people don't believe
that she deserves this power, it will be a bad move for the company as a whole."
- Coercive Power
It is where a person leads with threats and force. It is unlikely to win respect and loyalty from employees for long. "There is not a time of day when you should
use it. "Ultimately, you can't build credibility with coercive influence — you can think of it like bullying in the workplace."
- Expert Power
is the perception that one possesses superior skills or knowledge. "If Jay holds an MBA and a PhD in statistical analysis, her colleagues and reports are more inclined to accede to her expertise,"
In order to keep their status and influence,
however, experts need to continue learning
and improving.
- Informational Power
is where a person possesses needed or wanted information. This is a short-term power that doesn't necessarily influence or build credibility.
For example, a project manager may have all the information for a specific project, and that will give her "informational power." But it's hard for a person to keep this power for long, and eventually this information will be released. This should not be a long-term strategy.
- Reward Power
It is where a person motivates others by offering raises, promotions, and awards.
"When you start talking financial livelihood, power takes on a whole new meaning," For example, "both Jay and
Ralph hold a certain amount of reward power if they administer performance reviews that determine raises and bonuses for their people."
Connection Power
It is where a person attains influence by gaining favor or simply acquaintance with a powerful person. This power is all about networking. "If I have a connection with someone that you want to get to, that's going to give me power. That's politics in a way. "People employing this power build
important coalitions with others ... jay's
natural ability to forge such connections with individuals and assemble them into
coalitions gives him strong connection
power."
- Referent Power
It is the ability to convey a sense of personal acceptance or approval. It is held by people with charisma, integrity, and other positive qualities. It is the most valuable type of power. "People with high referent power can highly influence anyone who admires and respects them,"
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