Tag: Social Influence

  • The Essence of Influence

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    The difference between influence and authority is significant yet clandestine. Deep down in the heart of the authoritarian leader is the realization that they don’t have what they need to influence people. Something is missing inside them because they aren’t succeeding like they thought or hoped they would. On other occasions, they are successful and… Read more

  • Understanding the Leader vs Leadership Dynamic

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    The dynamic between being a leader and leadership is a fascinating phenomenon that is complex and abstruse. Being a leader and having leadership are dynamically different. A leader is a person who holds a position that bears responsibility for being accountable for achieving results, but in that position, they often confuse authority with influence. French… Read more