When the Job Title Disappears, What Authority Is Left?

Send us Fan MailYour job title can give you status, credibility and influence.But what happens when the title disappears?For many experienced professionals, a surprising amount of their authority is attached to the organisation they work for. The title opens doors. The company name creates credibility. The position gives weight to their voice.Then one day they leave.And they discover that experience does not automatically translate into recognised authority outside the organisation.In this episode of Authority Through Authorship, Kevin Long explores what remains when the job title is gone — and why experienced professionals need to build authority they actually own.Because twenty or thirty years of knowledge, judgement and experience should not disappear when a business card changes.The challenge is to capture that expertise, structure it and turn it into intellectual capital that can stand independently of an employer or position.Your title tells people what position you hold.Your authority tells people what you are known for.And there is an important difference between the two.