Winning on and off The Court: An Interpretive Case Study of a Leader’s Effectual Power and Influence
Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: The purpose of this research is to study the leadership profile of a leader’s effectual power and influence. A qualitative research design is preferred to capture rich, thick personal responses from the interview participants. Semi-structured interviews were utilized with open-ended questions, which enabled the respondents to provide unique insights and reflections of their direct and indirect experiences with the research subject. Additionally, document inquiry and direct observations were used and, as an outcome, triangulation was achieved. Effective use of power is studied in the context of a leader’s ability to influence others to induce a desired outcome. The subject’s influence and how it affects the followers’ attitudes, beliefs, and values are of distinct interest. Although power and influence research has addressed many relevant issues pertaining to leadership within organizations, valid suggestions are offered from the findings of this study. The research results indicate the base of social power that a leader employs, combined with identified components of emotional intelligence and characteristics of an authentic leadership approach, can develop an effective leadership profile from which others can learn.
Author: Eugene P. Smith
Language: English
Subfield: Strategy and Management
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2799982675