Leadership doesn’t start with a promotion, a corner office, or even a job title. In this episode of Arin It Out, host Arin Patterson explores what it means to lead from where you are—without waiting for a title to give you permission.

Drawing from her own career journey across education, higher ed, nonprofit management, and operations, Arin unpacks five keys to leading without a title:

• Why leadership starts with your posture, not your position
• How influence is earned through trust and credibility
• The power of everyday leadership moments
• The trap of clinging to titles and status
• Practical ways to add value and show leadership right now

With stories, insights, and actionable takeaways, this episode challenges listeners to rethink what leadership really looks like in their own careers—and sets the stage for next week’s season finale, What Is Leadership?