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Followers support a leader because they like and respect him. Which type of power is that?

Referent power, influence from respect and liking.

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  1. Coercive power
  2. Legitimate power
  3. Referent power ✔

Why: Referent power comes from followers' respect and liking for the leader. Like expert power, it is a personal power. The most influential leaders have both personal and position power.

Huh, didn't know that: The more sources of power a leader can draw on, the more effective they can be.

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Answer: Referent power. Referent power comes from followers' respect and liking for the leader. Like expert power, it is a personal power. The most influential leaders have both personal and position power.

  1. Learn to Lead, Volume 2, Chapter 7 (Civil Air Patrol) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Vol2LetterLowFinal_8BDFDB373E830.pdf
    referent power, which is conferred upon leaders when followers like and respect them.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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