The relationship between the exercise of power and influence

Do diverse leaders exercise power and influence differently? That is, to leaders from Asia exercise power and influence differently from leaders in South America? What are American expectation for the exercise of power and influence compared to African expectations for the exercise of power and influence? How does diversity impact not only expectations but also behavior. Is there some commonality among leaders that with regard to power and influence that is expected, accepted, or otherwise played out throughout the world? Is there one best way? Explain your response fully.

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2. A minimum response is 250 words.

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