Bernie Franzgrote | WBN News – Global | August 8, 2025

Learn how entrepreneurs, team leads, and project managers can lead confidently—even without formal authority—using real-world strategies from Mohammed Lahloub.


Not the boss? That’s not a problem. You can still lead, build trust, and get things done—without a title. In this episode of Knack 4 Business, we learn how.


Influence Is the New Leadership

In Season 3, Episode 113 of the Knack 4 Business podcast, hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt welcome Mohammed Lahloub, a young leader making big waves in project management.

After moving to Canada and self-funding his education, Mohammed didn’t wait for a title to start leading—he built influence through action. Now the youngest PM at his company and a nonprofit leader, he shares simple, powerful tips for leading without authority.

What You'll Learn:

  • How to lead projects when you’re not “in charge”
  • Ways to earn trust and motivate a team fast
  • Conflict resolution when you don’t have formal power
  • How to avoid burnout while “running projects 24/7”
  • Why people matter more than tools in project success

💡 Mohammed’s advice is perfect for startup founders, new team leads, and professionals managing volunteer teams.

🎧 Listen to the full episode:

Spotify/Apple: https://tinyurl.com/ycywa2hr
📺 YouTube: https://youtu.be/vpapdPAFuTk


Conclusion:

Titles don’t define leaders—actions do. Mohammed shows us that influence comes from clarity, communication, and consistency. Whether you’re leading a paid team or volunteers, what matters most is how you show up.

Bernie Franzgrote – Contributor

Editor: Karalee Greer  

TAGS: #WBN News Global #Bernie Franzgrote #K4B #Mohammed Lahloub #Leadership #Team Trust #Emotional Intelligence

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