Second, the power of office allows the leader to force change within the organization. Don’t get weak knees now. Any leader unwilling to force change is destined for ineffectiveness. The faithful leader uses this power sparingly, but uses it nonetheless. In a healthy organization, this power is always there if needed, but the leader’s first job is to use influence and persuasion and focused collaboration to get the job done. When those fail or flag, the leader has to step in and force action.
