# Ep.1611 - Non-Direct Authority Positions

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Podcast: [Elevate Construction](https://stenobird.com/podcast/elevate-construction-36348)
Published: 2026-06-01T11:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Jason discusses a critical leadership principle: non-direct authority positions should never dictate decisions for those in authority. Using real-life examples from consulting and his own company, Jason explains why support departments, trainers, legal teams, or other non-authority roles must stay in their supportive role and never override operations. What you'll learn in this episode: Why non-authority positions should not override operations. How accountability drives better decision-making and flow. Real-world examples of organizational structures gone wrong. The importance of keeping support teams in a subservient, advisory role. How to maintain operational integrity while empowering your team. Are non-authority roles inadvertently disrupting your project? Learn why clarity, accountability, and proper organizational alignment are crucial to success. If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

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