Referent Power

#1 Most Powerful Form

• Revered by followers
• Referent power comes from being trusted and respected. We can gain referent power when others trust what we do and respect us for how we handle situations
• For example, the Human Resource associate who is known for ensuring employees are treated fairly and coming to the rescue of those who are not

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