chapter four Who Can Take Action—Everyone!

“Lead, follow, or get out of the way.”

—Thomas Paine

Now, you may be thinking that it’s okay to talk about making the workplace a more enjoyable environment, but how can you do that when you’re not the CEO or for that matter, when you are the CEO. We’ll take a look at having a vision in a bit, but for now let’s consider the whole point of leadership and why it can exist anywhere.

Here’s the thing. Leadership is not a position—it’s a way of being. It’s about being determined to make big things happen regardless of your position. In sports, someone like Michael Jordan ...

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