Harvard Business Review LogoAugust 11, 2026In the August 10th edition of The Insider newsletter, managing editor Gretchen Gavett rounds up expert insight on leading with influence rather than authority and new research onAt some point in your career, you’ll have to mobilize people who don’t report to you. “This is known as the indirect influence problem,” writes author Pamela Meyer, who has worked with both C-suite executes and management teams. “It’s more common than many leaders realize—or are willing to admit—and most have no idea what to do about it.”
Driving Change When You Lack Authority
In the August 10th edition of The Insider newsletter, managing editor Gretchen Gavett rounds up expert insight on leading with influence rather than authority and new research on “botsitting” (the time employees spend on the invisible work of managing AI outputs). Gavett also highlights a new article from the September-October 2026 magazine on why new CEOs are often unprepared for how much time and attention it takes to manage relationships with board members.
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