Being A Leader Is A Choice Not A Title
- Author: Jacob Morgan
- Word Count: 263
Read the news article
Do you have to be a manager or executive to Being A Leader? No!
Leading others is a choice. It isn’t about your title.
Many people with executive titles are terrible leaders, and many people without a fancy title are outstanding leaders.
More than your title, being a leader is about influencing change and inspiring and motivating others. Leaders paint a picture of a better world and work with others to create it.
Nowhere does it say you have to be a manager or an executive to be a leader. But somehow, we’ve told ourselves that only people with certain titles can lead others. That’s just not the case.
You don’t need permission to become a leader. If you want to be a leader, start leading!
Being A Leader Is A Choice Not A Title
Read books, listen to podcasts, and talk to others to learn leadership skills. Develop skills that are crucial for future leaders, such as empathy, self-awareness, curiosity, and a growth mindset.
Realizing you don’t need anything external to be a leader is a freeing way to think about leadership and yourself as a leader. You are in control and can become a leader, no matter your title.
What will you do to become the leader you know you can be?
The #1 challenge for organizations in Being A Leader right now is how to attract and retain talent. Organizations are stuck in old ways of thinking about work and they are struggling!
Contact us at Speakers Inc and click here to find more Motivational Speakers
Further articles you may enjoy:
- (114)
Speakers Inc chats with Chris Lemons | Meet the Speaker. In September of 2012, a freak failure of the dynamic positioning system of the vessel Chris Lemons was working under, resulted in the umbilical which provides him with breathing gas, light and heat being severed completely. He was left on the sea-bed, in complete darkness […]
- December 20, 2022
- (6)
Celebrating Pride 2024 season is upon us once again, a time of celebration, reflection, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. As we embark on Celebrating Pride 2024, we are reminded of the progress we’ve made and the challenges that lie ahead. This year’s festivities promise to be especially memorable, with a lineup […]
- June 4, 2024
- (13)
Why Teams and Employees Resist Change: Understanding the Dynamics and Overcoming the Barriers Change is an inevitable force in the modern workplace. Companies restructure, policies shift, technologies evolve, and markets fluctuate. Despite change being constant, teams often respond with hesitation or even outright resistance. Leaders who fail to understand the root causes behind this resistance […]
- December 9, 2024
A few months ago, the National Safety Council had me as the closing keynote speaker on the acceleration of risk for their massive annual conference – and I spoke to a few thousand safety professionals on issues surrounding new, emerging. Including a story of what happened when Rosie the Robot from the Jetsons went rogue! […]
- January 10, 2023
- (48)
“Technology is exponential but humans are not and can do great things, but it does not WANT to do great things – it does not want anything” says Apple’s CEO Tim Cook (a quote I have often used in my talks). Technology is a tool not a purpose – see my ‘carpenter and the hammer […]
- January 9, 2023
- (8)
Michelle Curran: A Beacon of Leadership, Motivation, and Teamwork In the dynamic landscape of leadership and motivation, certain individuals emerge as beacons, guiding others through the intricacies of teamwork and motivation. Among these luminaries stands Michelle “Mace” Curran, a name synonymous with excellence in leadership, motivation, and teamwork. With a background steeped in military expertise […]
- April 26, 2024
- (14)
The Role of a Virtual Emcee, a guide is the one steering you on the right course – a firm hand halting you from treading where you shouldn’t, and it’s the instructions researched and tested to provide you with the best results too. Therefore, a guide is also intrinsically necessary for the optimization of an […]
- January 3, 2023
- (17)
Why our 2025 Spring Adventure Keynote Speakers Are the Unexpected Secret to Unforgettable Events Every conference planner is searching for that one speaker who doesn’t just inspire but electrifies the room — someone who turns an event from simply “good” into genuinely unforgettable. Enter the Spring adventure keynote speakers: bold, authentic, and powerful in a […]
- April 28, 2025
