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Influence, Not Authority: The Death of Positional Power

Influence, Not Authority: The Death of Positional PowerBy: Dr. Kimberly Harden Published on: 06/01/2026

Titles still exist. Their leverage does not. In today’s flat, matrixed organizations, leadership success depends less on authority and more on influence.

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Influence, Not Authority: The Death of Positional Power

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