Leadership and Power PerspectiveName of the studentName of the InstitutionLeadership and Power PerspectiveLeadership and power are two distinct concepts but essentially interconnected. In an ideal situation none of the two concepts effectively work autonomously. Leadership work effectively when an individual in the leadership position has the ability to influence his/her subjects to achieve given objectives. A successful leader has the prudence to know when and how to utilize his/her power for the benefit of his/her subjects. Different leaders have diverse ways of exercising their powers. Basically the ability of a leader to maximally utilize his/her power defines their regime as effective or ineffective. The aim of this research is to reflect on the interaction among leaders’ source of power, motives and influence tactics according to a given criteria.Power Description and it’s Relation to LeadershipPower is fundamentally understood as the ability to influence how others act, believe and think. The concept of power extends to