The Sources of Influence Power
Influence comes from many different places—9, in fact. Here’s a quick reference that lists the sources of influence power, in order of their relevance and effectiveness. Most people (especially women) rely on power sources like expertise and reputation in hopes of accruing more influence power, but grit, network, and communication consistently show up as much more effective at expanding influence.
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