Definition
The characteristic of a society that gives it an ability to exert influence over other societies
There are four leadership power sources; they work together to give a society influence
Key Characteristics
| The four leadership power sources have not changed over time; they work the same today as they did in ancient times |
| Societies have continuously increased leadership power over time |
| The leadership power sources work best in balance; favoring one at the expense of another works against power growth |
| Societies can grow leadership power through effective management of their resources |
| When a society reaches a new societal level, leadership power surges |