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and resources such as rewards and even prestige.2. Lines of information. Leaders need to know what is happening in the organizationthat may affect their groupâs goals. Having access to information from all areas of theorganization is an important source of power. Also
knowing who to shareinformation with (and not share it with) is an essential skill that leaders need todevelop.3. Lines of support. A leader needs to be able to innovate to have an impact on theorganization. He or she needs support that allows for risk taking beyond typicalorganizational routines. Leaders also often need the backing of other influentialmanagers in the organization to get things done.335