HBR Women at Work Series Collection (3 Books)

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Act Like a Leader Before You Are One

by Amy Gallo

If you want to become a leader, don’t wait for the fancy title or the corner office. You can begin to act, think, and communicate like a leader long before that promotion. Even if you’re still several levels down and someone else is calling all the shots, there are numerous ways to demonstrate your potential and carve your path to the role you want.

What the Experts Say

“It’s never foolish to begin preparing for a transition, no matter how many years away it is or where you are in your career,” says Muriel Maignan Wilkins, coauthor of Own the Room. Michael Watkins, the chairman of Genesis Advisers and author of The First 90 Days and Your Next Move, agrees. Not only does the planning help you ...