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11 Ways to Influence Without Authority | OutsideIn View

By na - We often find ourselves in a sort of practitioner leader role, where we have no real authority over our cross-functional team, yet we HAVE to lead the team in order to reach a set of shared company goals. So, how do we do this? There are all kinds of academic and leadership theories that will help you develop the %u201Cright skills%u201D and bring about the change you desire. However, in reality, you really just need to dive in and participate. Getting started is hard, doing it well is harder. But, there are some tips that may help you while you learn: ^new (Added: 4-Sep-2011 Hits: 171 )

Formal vs. Informal Leaders

By Kathryn Vercillo - Do you consider yourself to be a leader? Even if you aren't officially designated as the leader of a group, it may turn out that you are considered to be a leader by the people you are in a group with. If you tend to find yourself in this position then you might want to explore the difference between being a formal leader vs. being an informal leader. You may also be interested in this information if you operate any sort of small business or team. That's because knowing who your informal leaders are is just as important as knowing who you've assigned to a leadership role. (Added: 3-Feb-2010 Hits: 1245 )

Grassroots Leadership - Ford Motor Company

By Keith Hammonds - "We want people at all levels who will take risks and who can make decisions." (Added: 20-Apr-2001 Hits: 995 )

Informal Leadership Support: An Often Overlooked Competitive Advantage Physician Executive - Find Articles

By Lawrence H. Peters - INFLUENCE LEADERS are leaders within an organization who don't have formal power or authority but lead by influencing their peers and others around them. Here's a discussion that fits for everyone, but oriented towards the health care sector. (Added: 5-Mar-2007 Hits: 908 )