Who’s holding your ladder reminds us that the height of any visionary leader and the fulfilment of the vision are contingent on who’s holding your ladder. Without a ladder holder you can climb only to a certain level. Without a ladder holder you can go higher. As the vision increase, the need for another type of ladder holder increase. Essential and critical qualities all first-rate ladder holders must possess. Leader and managers both have critical roles; however, knowing the difference will lead to prepare people placement. How to turn ladder holders into ladder climbers.