Leading Up, Down, and Sideways

Leadership is not based on position or title. And we don’t need to have subordinates on an organizational chart to lead. Leadership is the ability to influence people with whom we come in contact based on a combination of our character and competency. No matter where we are on the organizational chart, we have the opportunity to lead those around us. This might involve leading up, down, or sideways. Read the IndustryWeek article

Author: Ken Vaughan

Ken is a business strategy consultant and leadership coach. His passion is helping companies and people grow and succeed. He also provides leadership content for IndustryWeek magazine, EHSToday magazine and several newsletters of Endeavor Business Media. For more than three years Ken also wrote articles on leadership for PolymerOhio Manufacturing Sevices targeted at small- to medium-size manufacturers. Sign up for our quarterly newsletter on the Resources page.

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