How to Lead When You're Not in Charge - Session 1 - The Oddity of Leadership
How to Lead When You're Not In Charge
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16m
We’ve been taught that leadership is about using the gun of authority. Leaders pull out the gun of authority and say, “If you don’t do what I say, then I’ll fire you or I’ll make life miserable for you.” But leaders who leverage authority to get things done aren’t great leaders. The greatest leaders leverage influence . . . even when they’re in charge.
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