| No. |
Power |
Influence |
| 1 |
Power is the authority to get things done by others |
Influence is the ability to create an impact on the beliefs and actions of others without forcing them |
| 2 |
Power might not generate respect because people are forced to obey the commands of someone who is stronger and has authority over them |
Influence generates respsect as people act out of their own beliefs and change of heart when they like someone or follow him or her |
| 3 |
Power does not contain any emotional feelings and without the presence of an authorative figure, work may not continue or its quality may not remain the same |
Influence is just like a magic and those being influenced keep working even when the influential figure is not present |
| 4 |
Power is positional as it usually comes with a high post and rank |
Influence is personal and it is due to who the person is, not what rank he or she holds |
| 5 |
Power pushes people to do things |
Influence persuades people by changing their beliefs and perceptions |
| 6 |
Power is imposed by authoritative figures like bosses or teachers |
Influence does not require position or authority and it is wholeheartedly accepted |
