You certainly don’t have to be a CEO to benefit from Claire Lew’s advice in her new post, “How to influence culture when you’re not the CEO.”
And here are two past posts of mine about how to make a difference even when you’re not in charge, one on how to be a leader without a leadership position, the other on creating a pocket of greatness.
To be successful in college admissions, at work, in your club or PTA or counseling office, look for ways to make an impact, whether or not you’re in charge.