Seth Godin's post today has some great advice for just about anyone who'd like to have more impact. You don't need to have a leadership position or a boss who gives you the OK. You just need to:
- Do it [get things done and create change] on purpose
- Tell stories that resonate with those in charge
- Demand responsibility, don't worry about authority
- Reflect credit, embrace blame
- Earn the right by taking small steps
- Convene, organize, learn, teach and lay the foundation
- If they don't get it, go somewhere that does [slash] hire better clients, regardless of the fee
Here are two past posts of mine on similar topics: creating a pocket of greatness, and how to be a leader without a leadership position.