Unveiling the expert powers, the Power Bases continues from Part 01.
I said in Part 1 that there are many different power bases that a leader can develop and use. Power base refers to a base of political support. Some power bases include problematic ones such as the power of position, the power to give rewards, the power to punish, and the power to control information, and some nonproblematic ones. While these types of named powerbases do have some strength, they put the person being led in an unhealthy position of weakness and can leave leaders using these power bases looking autocratic and out of touch. I said this before – just emphasis.
More than this, society has changed hugely over the last 50 years [this is 2022] and is changing. Citizens are individually more powerful than before, and employees are more able to shift/change jobs. Few of us enjoy having power exerted over us, and many will do what they can to undermine people who use these sorts of autocratic power, better put powerbases arrogantly. 
However, there are three types of positive power that effective leaders use to win. They are charismatic power, expert power, and referent power. These powers make you a leader to lead from the front.
Why and Essentials Of Expert Power
Expert Power is essential because as a leader, your team naturally looks to you for direction and guidance. Team members need to believe in their ability to lead in a worthwhile direction, give sound guidance, and coordinate a good result.
If members of your team, group, or organization see you as a true expert, they will be much more receptive when you try to persuade them to do something, and when you want to inspire them to make more of an effort. 
And if they see you as an expert, you’ll find it much easier to motivate them:
- If team members or people respect your expertise, they’ll trust you to show them how to work effectively.
- If team members respect your judgment, they’ll trust you to guide their efforts in such a way that you’ll make the most of their hard work.
- If they can see your expertise, they’ll believe that you have the wisdom to direct their efforts toward a genuinely worthwhile goal.
Taken together, if your team sees you as an expert, you’ll find it much easier to motivate your people to perform at their best.
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