FastCompany Features Quote from Vibrancy Unlocked's President

LEADING DESPITE LACKING AUTHORITY

Years ago, I was recruited to work at a consulting agency and given the title of “vice president.” It soon became apparent that the title was ceremonial at best; I had no authority to make any substantive decisions. 

It was at that point that I realized I needed to be a leader, instead of waiting for leadership to be bestowed on me. Thus, I looked for opportunities to serve and support my colleagues. Those efforts were noticed and led to multiple promotions into leadership roles with actual authority. The key turning point was realizing I didn’t need permission to be a leader.

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