the literature on power reveals how leaders gain and use power in ethical ways within the
context of organization. Leaders who work to increase their personal power, persuasiveness, and expertise
will enhance their effectiveness. If leaders exercise authority over others with sensitivity, avoid dominating
or threatening them, and rely on their expertise and personality to influence them, they can enhance their
effectiveness. Effective leaders do not engage in unethical conduct nor display the characteristics
associated with an abrasive personality, which would cause them to under-utilize the talents of their
employees. Effective leaders increase their personal power by empowering others in the organizat