Beyond title or position within the organization, power comes from other sources Learning power provides a language and structure with which the learner (employee or student) and their learning facilitator (leader, coach or teacher) can understand and develop their self-concept, their identity and their motivations to learn. As I stated before, there are five different types of ways to use power. Legitimate power refers to power based on positions of authority, coercive power refers to power through negative reinforcement. Reward power is about power through positive reinforcement, this is usually what helps employees feel more appreciated. Expert power is power based on an individual's expertise in a certain field, so this applies to those who have been at a company for a couple of years. Finally, the power of connection is based on a connection with someone who has power. Looking at the different types of power helps you recognize the difference between managers and leaders. Leadership roles represent a variety of types of power, and managerial functions represent the power gained from the title of manager. Not all workplaces use power in the same way, so that a worker does not feel treated unfairly. Using power is a good way to manage conflict within the work context.