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What Is Positional Power? How To Develop It For Impact

December 7, 2025May 19, 2023 by Pyo Merez (PsyD)
A leader with positional power direction his subordinate

Learn how to use positional power, the capacity to influence others based on your organizational position, to achieve organizational goals.

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Personal Power: How To Develop And Wield It

December 7, 2025May 16, 2023 by Pyo Merez (PsyD)
A man displaying personal power

Develop and wield personal power by recognizing and utilizing your personality, characteristics, knowledge, and skills.

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Fear Propaganda: How Fear is Used To Manipulate People

December 7, 2025May 11, 2023 by Pyo Merez (PsyD)
A terrified lady in surrender pose to demonstrate the effect of fear propaganda

Fear is an emotion, a tool for manipulation on a large scale and fear propaganda is a convenient vehicle for this purpose. Here is everything to know.

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Referent Power In Leadership For Effective Followership

November 19, 2025May 8, 2023 by Pyo Merez (PsyD)
A leader of roughneck crew poses with followers behind to show referent power in leadership

Referent power in leadership is a form of influence that emerges from a leader’s perceived credibility, expertise, and attractiveness to others.

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What Is Information Power? Benefits, Misuse And Challenges

December 7, 2025May 8, 2023 by Pyo Merez (PsyD)
A lady surrounded by books, demonstrating information power

Leverage information power and mastery for success through gathering, analyzing, and utilizing data to gain a competitive edge in today’s information-driven world.

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The Use And Abuse Of Coercive Power: A Close Look

December 7, 2025May 7, 2023 by Pyo Merez (PsyD)
A manager exercising coercive power on his employee

We see coercive power play out every other time with people being forced to act against their will with consequences attached if they don’t comply.

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How And Why The Best Leaders Rely On Their Intuition

November 23, 2025May 2, 2023 by Pyo Merez (PsyD)
A leader in a thinking posture, showing that they best leaders rely on intuition for decision-making

The best leaders rely on their intuition because it allows them to make quick and effective decisions, even in complex and uncertain situations. Here’s how.

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Reward Power: The Art Of Using Rewards For Motivation

December 7, 2025May 1, 2023 by Pyo Merez (PsyD)
Reward power in play as a man receives performance award

We employ reward power to have a child do something or get an employee motivated. It is a powerful tool to control human behaviour. But is that all there is?

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Referent Power: Master The Invisible Power Of Personality

December 7, 2025April 22, 2023 by Pyo Merez (PsyD)
A man in the stage enjoying referent power he has over his fans

In our society, there is always subtle play of powers that go unnoticed but influence our thoughts and behaviours in a big way. Referent power is one such.

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Expert Power: Strategies For Building Credibility And Influence

December 7, 2025April 21, 2023 by Pyo Merez (PsyD)
Expert power is a power that is not bought or asked for, but earned

We meet people who possess expert power as we navigate through our personal, social, and professional lives. These are individuals who have a wealth of knowledge in a particular field and are respected for their expertise.

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The Ethics Of Social Power: Using Your Influence Responsibly

December 7, 2025April 16, 2023 by Pyo Merez (PsyD)
Social Power is invaluable in influencing people and society

A person who wields social power can use it to protect their interest, maintain the status quo, challenge social justice, or influence other people’s behaviours.

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Power Dynamics: Understanding The Complexities Of Interpersonal Relationships

December 7, 2025April 15, 2023 by Pyo Merez (PsyD)
Power dynamics is evident in the family, workplace and governments

Power dynamics can be seen in a wide range of social settings where some individuals or groups hold more power than others as a result of many factors detailed in this article.

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What Is Transformational Leadership Style?

November 19, 2025March 27, 2023 by Pious Clements
Transformational leadership style is focused on inspiring, motivating and empowering team members

Transformational leading style has been rising in popularity in recent times because of its approach to inspiring and motivating individuals to reach their potential and effect change.

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Loosening The Reins: A Deep Dive Into Laissez-Faire Leadership Style

November 19, 2025March 25, 2023 by Pious Clements
The laissez-faire leadership style is hands-free and flexible for employees

Leadership is an integral part of organizations, cultures, and society at large. While there are several leadership models, the laissez-faire leadership style stands out.

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Autocratic Leadership Style: Pros And Cons, Examples And Characteristics

November 19, 2025March 24, 2023 by Pious Clements
Autocratic leadership style was prevalent in olden times

While the autocratic leadership style can be effective in certain situations, it is also widely criticized for being outdated, ineffective, and even harmful to the morale and motivation of team members.

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