Leading When You’re Not in Charge.
<p>An issue that has faced most of us sometime during our careers is trying to lead other people when you’re not in charge. Indeed, it can be very frustrating when you have no direct line authority over the people on your team, yet your boss or manager still holds you responsible for the outcome.</p>
<p>I want to discuss this topic because it comes up in various leadership and management forums. When I’m talking to frontline employees or junior leaders who don’t have command authority, many are taught to believe they have no leadership opportunities. But nothing could be further from the truth.</p>
<p>Before we move on, let’s take a moment to define what leadership is. One of my favorite leadership experts, John Maxwell, defines leadership with a simple formula. John says that at its core, leadership equals influence. John says that you’re a leader if you’re influencing people.</p>
<p>Hmm, that certainly puts a new twist on things. “You mean if I am influencing my friends, then I am leading them?” That’s right. “You mean if I am influencing my boss, I’m leading them?” Yes, that’s exactly what he’s saying. If you are influencing people or trying to influence them, you are engaging in leadership.</p>
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