# Reflections: Why Authority Doesn’t Make You a Leader | Seth Godin

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Podcast: [The Entrepreneur’s Studio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-entrepreneur-s-studio-5333089)
Published: 2026-04-14T04:00:00+00:00
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The Entrepreneur’s Studio Reflections: Why Authority Doesn’t Make You a Leader | Seth Godin In this Reflections episode, Seth Godin challenges the common belief that authority equals leadership—and explains why true leadership is voluntary, not assigned. Topics Covered: • The difference between managing people and leading them • Why leadership is voluntary—not tied to authority or title • How to create “enrollment” instead of compliance If you have authori...

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