How does soft power differ from hard power?

Soft power refers to the ability to achieve objectives though such intangible resources such as ideology, culture, agenda$-$setting, power, or reputation, rather than through the use of threats, force, or money.

Soft power refers to the limited use of military force to achieve an objective, as opposed to the extensive use of such force, which is referred to as $$hard power.$$

Soft power differs through its use of carrots $($economic incentives$)$ as opposed to the sticks $($threats or force$)$ of hard power.

Soft power differs in its use of the threat of force or military action, as opposed to the actual use of force, which is referred to by the term $$hard power.$$