Leadership is most effective…..

…… when those acting in that capacity realize that their effect on others must be indirect. This indirectness means influencing others by changing yourself.

– Greg Robinson & Mark Rose

“I must…..

….. follow the people. Am I not their leader?”

– Benjamin Disraeli

“A follower shares ….

….. in an influence relationship among leaders and other followers with the intent to support leaders who reflect their mutual purposes.”

— Rodger Adair

“Employees do a great deal…..

….. more following than leading, even as leaders. For the most part, followership behaviours drive tactical successes; Leadership talents and skills propel strategic accomplishments.”

— Rodger Adair

 

“True leadership must ….

…. have follower-ship. Management styles can vary, but even an autocrat needs people who believe and simply don’t follow from fear.”

— James Robinson III

“It is the….

…… men behind who make the man ahead.”

— Merle Crowell

Followership…..

……. like leadership, is a role and not a destination.”

— Michael McKinney