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In Learn to Lead, what does "power" mean?

The ability of one person to influence another.

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  1. The ability of one person to influence another ✔
  2. The right to punish rule breakers
  3. The rank on your uniform

Why: Power simply means the ability to influence someone else. Since leaders influence people, they need power. It isn't only about force; some power comes from your position and some from you.

Huh, didn't know that: Learn to Lead sorts five types of power into two groups: position power and personal power.

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Why did the battery join the squadron? It wanted to be a power-ful leader.
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Answer: The ability of one person to influence another. Power simply means the ability to influence someone else. Since leaders influence people, they need power. It isn't only about force; some power comes from your position and some from you.

  1. Learn to Lead, Volume 2, Chapter 7 (Civil Air Patrol) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Vol2LetterLowFinal_8BDFDB373E830.pdf
    Power is the ability of one person to influence another.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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