Main MenuBook & Article Categories
- Main Menu
Book & Article Categories
- Main Menu
Collections
Explore all collections
Articles & Books From John Marrin
Article / Updated 09-18-2026
Leading well has less to do with holding a position than most people assume. You become a leader by acting like one, and the opportunity is nearly always sitting in the job you already have. It rests on four moves: Embracing responsibility before anyone hands it to youBuilding standing through small, visible improvements Asking the way a leader would Treating an honorary title as a grant of opportunity How to embrace responsibility before anyone hands it to you Authority is granted, while leadership is taken up.
Do you find yourself being asked to lead others but have no idea where to start? Do you lead a team spread across different offices or even continents? In this no-nonsense guide to leadership you will find answers to crucial questions like: what is leadership? And what style of leadership should I be using? You'll discover how to lead your friends whilst remaining their friend; how to lead change in a way that people accept and understand; when and where to draw the line; and how to reflect on your experiences to become a better and more effective leader.
