The document discusses strategies for leading without formal authority. It suggests leading by asking questions to understand various perspectives, embrace responsibility and share lessons learned. It also recommends leading by answering "why" questions to provide insight and inspire others. Additionally, it advises leading with enthusiasm as emotions are contagious, and people are drawn to passionate leaders who raise energy levels and rally others around a shared vision, even without a formal position of authority.

1. Leading without
Authority….
John Barnes, May 12, 2015

2. The Challenge….
• We’re CFT’s, we’re friends with our colleagues,
we’re _____. We are not managers, we have
no authority. How can we influence, how can
we lead?

3. • What If…?
• What have we possibly
overlooked?
• Who else should be a part of
this?
• Ist the issue we’re talking
about the real issue?
• Have You Considered…?
• Can you help me understand
what you mean when you say
____?
• What must be done first?
• Can we describe what success
looks like?
• What can I do to help?
“Lead by Asking Questions”

4. • Aka “Lead with Bravery”
– Embrace Responsibility
– Own up to mistakes and
share your lessons learned.
– Step up and take on new
responsibilities.
– Get results.
– Ask the tough questions.

5. •“Lead By
Answering Why”
•When you
answer the Why
questions,
people gravitate
to you for insight.
•Answering the
Why will help to
influence and
inspire others.

6. “Lead With Enthusiasm”
•Emotions are Contagious.
•Do you complain? Are you a
victim?
•Are you flying under the
radar?
•We are drawn to passionate
people that believe in what they
do.
•Even without Authority you
can raise the energy in the
group and rally your region
to a shared vision.

7. Taken from “How to Lead Without Authority: 4 Easy Strategies. Krista Kotria , Dec 3, 2013
http://www.kristakotrla.com/how-to-lead-without-authority-4-easy-strategies/