The Intentional Leaders Podcast: Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Leadership isn’t about titles, authority, or having all the answers—it’s about being intentional.
If you’re ready to move from managing tasks to empowering people, you’re in the right place.
Each week, host Cyndi Wentland, founder of Intentionaleaders, shares actionable tools, real-world stories, and fresh perspectives to help you grow into the confident, respected leader you aspire to be. You’ll learn how to handle tough conversations, inspire trust, build stronger teams, and lead with purpose without burning out in the process.
Whether you’re a first-time manager, seasoned executive, or small business owner, the Intentional Leaders Podcast will help you develop the mindset and skills to create impact that lasts.
Tune in, grow intentionally, and become the kind of leader your team—and your life—deserve.
The Intentional Leaders Podcast: Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Harnessing the Power of Influence to Achieve Leadership Goals
In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the concept of power in leadership, emphasizing its role in achieving results through influence. We explore the foundational work of social psychologists John French and Bertram Raven, who identified six bases of power:
- Legitimate Power
- Reward Power
- Coercive Power
- Expert Power
- Referent Power
- Informational Power
Understanding these power bases is crucial for leaders at all levels. We discuss how to identify your inherent power sources and strategies to develop them further. Moreover, we highlight the ethical considerations in wielding power, cautioning against negative applications such as coercion or manipulation.
For emerging leaders, we emphasize the importance of cultivating referent and expert power. Building strong interpersonal relationships and continuously expanding your expertise can significantly enhance your influence and effectiveness.
Tune in to this episode to gain deeper insights into the dynamics of power in leadership and learn how to harness it responsibly to inspire and lead your team effectively.
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