Discussion Post: Effective Leadership and Power
Discuss the relationship between power and leadership.
a) What power must a leader have in order to lead effectively?
b) How can a leader acquire that power?
c) What mechanisms can be put in place to prevent the leader from abusing his or her power?
Share a real or imagined example of a leader in a specific situation (such as the leader of a project team, the head of the marketing department, the CEO of a company, etc.) to explain and support your answers.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.