# Leading Without Authority — How to Move Projects Forward When Nobody Reports to You

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Podcast: [Lead with Confidence](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-confidence-7097752)
Published: 2026-06-18T06:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail You need stakeholders to buy in, but they don't work for you. Most leaders try to create systems and policies to force compliance. Here's why that backfires and what actually works when you need influence without authority.

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