> Maxwell claims that leadership is influence, not authority. When you're setting the raises, bonuses, and assignments, authority is (very blunt) influence. I'

> Maxwell claims that leadership is influence, not authority. When you're setting the raises, bonuses, and assignments, authority is (very blunt) influence. I've seen many coworkers do obviously dumb things because the boss wanted them to do it that way. They shrug their shoulders and say, "I just work here". It's not obedience out of respect or loyalty.