For Katie Grindeland, true leadership isn't associated with a title.

As the youngest-ever vice president of marketing for the $963 million TruStone Financial Credit Union based in Plymouth, Minn., the latest Trailblazer 40 Below has made the most of every opportunity life has offered to her.

“If you're focused on a title, then you're not that great of a leader in the first place,” she said. “Keep listening and learning, and don't give up. Step up and volunteer to take the lead or be part of a project team. Lead from wherever you are.”

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