What is the concept of leadership influence?

Leadership influence is the ability or power of a leader to effectively change and influence the psychology and behavior of others during the leadership process. Any leadership activity is carried out in the interaction between the leader and the led.

The essence of leadership work is an interactive relationship between people. In the leadership process, if the leader cannot effectively influence or change the psychology or behavior of the led, it will be difficult for him to achieve it. The leadership function and organizational goals will not be achieved.

Extended information:

There are two major aspects that constitute the basis of leadership influence (or power):

1. Power influence;

Powerful influence is also called coercive influence, which mainly comes from laws, positions, habits, force, etc. The influence of power on people is coercive and irresistible, and it exerts its effect through extrapolation. In this way, the influence of power on people's psychology and behavior is limited.

2. Non-power influence.

Another type of influence that is opposite to power influence is non-power influence. Non-power influence is also called non-coercive influence. It mainly comes from the leader’s personal charisma. Mutual inspiration and mutual trust between leaders and led.

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