Referent Power: The Ultimate Form of Influence
The true measure of leadership is influence—nothing more, nothing less.
John C. Maxwell • The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You
“Being free from situational influence, both social and nonsocial, is part and parcel of having power.”
Al Pittampalli • Persuadable: How Great Leaders Change Their Minds to Change the World
"The greatest predictor of success for leaders is not their charisma, influence, or power. It is not personality, attractiveness, or innovative genius," the pair write. Instead it's a quality called "relational energy." Having it can help your company be up to four times more successful.