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the most influential form of power.15 Legitimate
or positional power comes from a rank or status in
an organization’s hierarchy, like a squad leader or
company commander.16 Expert power comes from
possessing knowledge or expertise, and is also powerful in influencing others.17 Lastly, reward power
comes from influencing through incentives like
bonuses or positive evaluations.18 Leaders use these
different types of power to influence others, but there
are guidelines for how to do so properly.

In the Army’s doctrinal publication 6-22, Army
Leadership (August 2012), the Leadership Requirements Model discusses the attributes and competencies leaders need to be effective in a reciprocal
influence process between leaders and followers.19
The Center for Army Leadership extensively
researched and developed this model wi F