Those around you, not you, the visionary, will determine your success. WHO's HOLDING YOUR LADDER? reminds us that the height of any visionary leader and the fulfillment of the vision are contingent on who's holding your ladder . Without a ladder holder you can climb only to a certain level With a ladder holder you can go higher As the vision increases, the need for another type of ladder holder increases Essential and critical qualities all first-rate ladder holders must posess Leaders and Managers - both have critical roles; however, knowing the difference will lead to proper people placement How to turn ladder holders into ladder climbers.