Leadership has been defined and described in many ways. This definition, expanded from the work of Dr. Joseph Rost of the University of San Diego, has several key components.
Influence is an individuals' affect on others' thoughts and behaviors.
Everyone has influence. When two or more persons are in relationship, they are influencing each other. Influence can be made more effective through the application of power resources . Collaboration is the willingness to influence, and to be influenced, for the sake of shared cooperative gain. It is the willingness to invest in the relationships and outcomes as an active participant.