Power, Status, and Influence on the JobName:Course:Date:Power, Status, and Influence on the JobLeaders are only considered powerful if they have the ability or capacity to evoke and influence the achievement of results that would not otherwise be achieved in their absence, despite the availability of resources. This expression of influence is further enhanced by their status and the perception of said status, which can result in limiting the need for expressions of power as a means to achieving their desired results. However, while power can be utilized as the main tool in the achievement of results, such methodologies require the application of a reward and punishment system. Such systems have the potential to result in the expression of resentment and resistance when they are considered to be unfairly executed. However, reward and punishment systems can also result in compliance when executed fairly, and can concurrently yield enhanced performance and professionalism. In my line of work, the most memorable and potentially important experience of the influence of power and status on leadership involved a former colleague. The situation involved their