S4E2: Influence Without Authority Is Built Through Credibility And Care

About this episode

The episode discusses how to lead and influence without formal authority by building credibility and care.

Send us Fan Mail Leading without authority is not a soft, vague idea. It’s the reality of modern work, where you’re expected to drive change across teams, influence frontline leaders, and move projects forward without a direct reporting line. We kick off a new three-host format by welcoming Alex Aranda, then get honest about what actually builds influence when you can’t lean on a title. We start with moments that shape a leader fast: hearing a frontline manager describe how “management shows...

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Hosts: Lupe Munoz, Steve McKeon

Guest: Alex Aranda

Topics covered

• influence
• leadership
• authority
• credibility
• team dynamics
• change management

Keywords

• influence
• leadership
• authority
• credibility
• management
• teamwork
• change

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Organizations: The Leadership Exchange

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