Leadership and Power: The Bases of Power
Learning objectives
- Define the six bases of power and distinguish between organizational and personal power
- Explain how each base of power influences behavior in workplace settings
- Analyze the risks and ethical considerations associated with different types of power
- Evaluate their own primary sources of power and identify gaps
Course overview
Every directive a leader gives lands differently depending on where their influence actually comes from, whether that's legitimate authority, reward, coercion, information, expertise, or personal respect. Distinguishing power derived from a title from power that travels with a person clarifies why some leaders keep their influence long after a promotion ends while others lose it the moment their role changes. Reviewing the risks of overusing authority, alongside the subtler signs of misused power, sharpens judgment about which source to draw on in a given moment.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 5 minutes
- Format: Video
- Tier: 1
- Course ID: 11667
English, Spanish, French Canadian, Portuguese, Thai, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Italian, Japanese
Course Outline
- Understanding Power
- The 6 Bases of Power
- Risks, Ethics, and Reflections