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What is Leadership?
Forms of Power
Power of Expertise
Expert power comes from a persons knowledge.
This is commonly a person with an acclaimed skill or
accomplishment.
Reward Power
If a leader has rewards that he or she can bestow on
subordinates in return for some desirable position,
the leader has reward power.
Coercive Power
If the leader has power to punish the follower for not
following rules or guidelines, the leader has coercive
power.
Referent Power
People who are well-liked and respected
have referent power.
Legitimate Power
It is related to a persons title and job responsibilities
Leadership Dimensions
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Trait dimension
Leadership characteristics tied to the personal
traits of leaders (such as height and intelligence).
Leader skills
Attributes such as knowledge, communication,
planning, and vision.
Leader behaviour
This approach discusses how leaders behave to
identify specific leadership styles and the effects of
leadership style on subordinate performance.