Expert Power

The video explores French and Raven's concept of expert power, a type of social influence where a leader's knowledge or expertise affects followers' behavior. It discusses how trust in a leader's expertise is crucial, providing examples from legal, medical, and everyday contexts. The video emphasizes that expert power doesn't require followers to fully understand the advice, just trust in the expert's knowledge. It concludes with advice for emerging leaders to develop and communicate their expertise effectively.

What is expert power and how is it defined in the context of social influence?

How does the acceptance of a leader's expertise by followers influence their behavior?

Can you provide examples of situations where you would rely on expert power?

What role does trust play in the relationship between an expert and their followers?

How does context affect the perception of someone's expertise?

In what ways can emerging leaders enhance their expert power?

Why is it important for leaders to communicate their expertise effectively?