The global economy has turned the rules of leadership upside down and shaken them vigorously for good measure. Where there was once a fairly defined hierarchy—Boss A tells Worker B what to do, and Worker B does it—there’s now a flat landscape where everyone is expected to take the reins as needed. That means if Worker B has a way to make a process more efficient, he’s allowed, even expected, to make it happen. Everyone is now a leader.

This is great news for entrepreneurially minded employees, but it does pose a challenge for an employee who wants to create change but doesn’t “officially” run the show. It can be more challenging for employee-led, grassroots movements to spark change, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done. Although you might not have the long-term resource commitment your boss does, you can still be proactive—and successful—if you have a clear vision and a firm commitment.

Being an advocate for change, regardless of where you fall in the organizational chart, can put you in the position of being a team leader—and someone who has great career potential. If you’d like to start sparking positive change within your organization, read on for 10 ways to be proactive.

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