In Indian contexts, leadership is fundamentally defined by position in hierarchy. The leader occupies a position above followers—this vertical relationship is what makes someone a leader. Being boss, being elder, being teacher, being designated head—these positional relationships establish who leads and who follows.
The leader’s authority comes from position; the right to lead derives from occupying the leadership role. This creates clarity: people know who leads by understanding positions.
If you are the leader, recognize that your authority comes with your position—you have the right to lead by virtue of holding the role. If you are a follower, recognize that the leader’s position gives them legitimate authority. Ambiguous hierarchy creates ambiguous leadership; clear positions enable effective coordination.
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