The Power Factor

Effective leaders need to be able to use different kinds of power as the situation demands. This is often referred to as "power fluency," and it involves being able to adapt your leadership style and approach to the needs of your team and the situation at hand.

Effective leaders understand that different situations may require different approaches to leadership. For example, in some situations, it may be necessary to exert your positional authority and make decisions on behalf of the team. At other times, it may be more effective to collaborate with your team and involve them in decision-making processes.

It's also important for leaders to be aware of the various sources of power at their disposal and how to use them effectively. These sources of power may include positional power, expert power, referent power, and personal power. By being aware of these different sources of power and how to use them effectively, leaders can better navigate complex situations and effectively lead and develop their teams.