How to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority

by Clay Scroggins

As I look back over my first few jobs, the common theme that has run through every one of them is regret. I regret the times I didn’t speak up. I regret the times I twiddled my thumbs, waiting for someone to tell me what to do. I regret feeling like a victim to the structure or hierarchy of the organization.

I sympathize with this.