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By learning how to influence from whoever you may be in an organization, you can be a 360-degree leader.
A 360-degree leader not only leads their followers, but also their superiors and peers.
Leadership does not come from a position or title. It is really a measure of your influence.
Leadership is a choice you make. This is because influencing others is a matter or disposition, not position.
You shouldn’t believe that you can only learn to lead when you’re at the top. You must try out you leadership and decision making skills when there is little risk because those mistakes can be easily overcome. However, making a mistake when you’re at the top, can cost your organization, and you credibility. (The destination myth)
You shouldn’t believe that people will follow you only if you are at the top. You may be able to be granted a position, but real leadership/ influence must be earned. A high position only gives you an opportunity to try out leadership while still having the benefit of the doubt from those below you. But good leaders don’t need a position to have a good level of influence. (The influence myth)
You shouldn’t believe that when you get to the top you’ll no longer be limited. When you move up in an organization your amount of responsibility will increase faster than you’re authority. You will have more obligations and because of this you will be limited in freedom. ( The freedom myth)
You shouldn’t believe that you can only reach you potential if you are the top leader. People should strive to be at the top of their game, rather than the top position in an organization. You should work to reach your potential because your position isn’t what is holding you back, it’s the amount of effort and influence you have. ( The potential myth)
You should always try to lead, no matter what position you have. Your position doesn’t decide whether or not you’re a leader. It is the amount of influence you have in your organization instead. Rather than getting frustrated with your position, learn to influence people at every level of the organization. ( The all-or-nothing myth)
This article is giving advice on how to become a 360-degree leader, without being at the top of your organization. It provides insight on how a lot of people think when it comes to leadership, and what it really should be like. It also gives examples of challenges 360-degree leaders will face, and gives a detailed explanation of why it means so much o be a 360-degree leader.

By learning how to influence from whoever you may be in an organization, you can be a 360-degree leader.

A 360-degree leader not only leads their followers, but also their superiors and peers.

Leadership does not come from a position or title. It is really a measure of your influence.

Leadership is a choice you make. This is because influencing others is a matter or disposition, not position.

You shouldn’t believe that when you get to the top you’ll no longer be limited. When you move up in an organization your amount of responsibility will increase faster than you’re authority. You will have more obligations and because of this you will be limited in freedom. ( The freedom myth)