
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.
📩 Connect with Mohammed Lahloub directly at mspeireg@gmail.com or visit Lahloub Consulting to learn more.
📨 Have questions or guest ideas? Contact the Knack 4 Business team at info@kreativinsight.com
🌐 Explore more tools and leadership episodes at https://knack4business.com
Bernie Franzgrote – Contributor
Editor: Karalee Greer
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