Referent Power: The Ultimate Form of Influence

Charisma is the ability to inspire and motivate people through emotional and personal appeal; referent power is about being a role model to people you have relationships with.

To leverage referent power, focus on the values you want to uphold in your workplace—values your employees have confirmed as important—and emulate those. You don’t need to be

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Indistractable leaders can also influence their team by:

• Setting clear boundaries around what justifies holding a meeting.

• Strictly refraining from working after hours, to encourage employees not to either.

• Using technology mindfully and hacking back distractions.

• Inviting employees to discuss workplace challenges and seek solutions together op

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