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Leading without a title forces a level of trust, alignment and influence that formal authority can’t replicate.

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A product manager at a fast-growing tech company recently found himself leading a high-stakes initiative with zero direct reports and no formal authority. Engineering, marketing and sales all had competing priorities. No one reported to him, yet everyone’s work determined his success.