please answer the question below in around 2,000 words

'Critically assess how leaders use unity in combination with other 'weapons of influence' to influence others ethically (Cialdini).

please assess how leaders use unity in combination with 2 other 'weapons' - for instance, unity in combination with authority and liking, or unity with social proof and consistency in the context of real life practises (choose business setting/organisation with leadership involved) (e.g. people management/employee engagement, sales, marketing and influencers, cults, sports, politics etc)

discussion of how the use of influence and persuasion by powerholders relates to contemporary leadership theory to extend your argument where applicable. (e.g.inclusive, servant, authentic, transformational)

please use 3 examples - for example, unity and reciprocity and scarcity in the context of ... and unity in the combination with a 'weapon' and another 'weapon' in the context of ..., and lastly, unity in combination with 'weapon' and another 'weapon' in the context of....

also include a balanced argument, present examples that dont support my argument

include French and Raven's power theory, utilitarianism, Machiavelli

please ensure this is academic with many references to back this up