Idealized influence represents followers’ confidence and appreciation which form the
basis for accepting radical change in organizations (P. V. Lewis, 1996). Leaders with idealized
influence are honored, appreciated, and trusted. Followers admire them, identify with them, and
try to imitate them (Halan, 2004). They do not use their position and abilities to achieve personal
interests, but they direct them to use the potentials of their followers to achieve shared goals (P.
V. Lewis, 1996). Bass (1998) emphasized that