Tag Archives: Followership

“Real leadership is…..

……. being the person others will gladly and confidently follow.”

– John C Maxwell

“I am reminded how hollow…..

……. the label of leadership sometimes is and how heroic followership can be.”

— Warren Bennis

“Leadership should be…..

……. born out of the understanding of the needs of those who would be affected by it.”

– Marian Anderson

“You did what…..

……..your heart told you to do. It is what leaders, not followers, do.”

– Tonya Hurley

“A leader isn’t someone …..

…….who forces others to make him stronger; a leader is someone willing to give his strength to others so that they may have the strength to stand on their own.”

– Beth Revis

“True leaders understand…..

… that leadership is not about them but about those they serve. It is not about exalting themselves but about lifting others up.”

– Sheri L Dew

“Jesus said several times…..

….. “Come, follow me.” His was a program of “do what I do,” rather than “do what I say.” His innate brilliance would have permitted him to put on a dazzling display, but that would have left his followers far behind. He walked and worked with those he was to serve. His was not a long-distance leadership. He was not afraid of close friendships; he was not afraid that proximity to him would disappoint his followers. The leaven of true leadership cannot lift others unless we are with and serve those to be led.”

– Spencer Kimball

“Great teams do not…..

….. hold back with one another. They are unafraid to air their dirty laundry. They admit their mistakes, their weaknesses, and their concerns without fear of reprisal.”

– Patrick Lencioni

“It’s time to care;…..

……. it’s time to take responsibility; it’s time to lead; it’s time for a change; it’s time to be true to our greatest self; it’s time to stop blaming others.”

– Steve Maraboli

“Truly powerful people……

…….. have great humility. They do not try to impress, they do not try to be influential. They simply are. People are magnetically drawn to them. They are most often very silent and focused, aware of their core selves. … They never persuade, nor do they use manipulation or aggressiveness to get their way. They listen. If there is anything they can offer to assist you, they offer it; if not, they are silent.”

– Sanaya Roman