Any worthwhile discussion of leadership will focus on the concept
of willing followers. There has been much written about leadership skills,
qualities, methods, and systems, but the true test of leadership is followers.
There is an old leadership proverb that says… “He who thinks he leads but has
no followers is only taking a walk.” Excellent leaders are marked by willing
followers. Willing followers are not subordinates who have no choice but to
follow. True followers are those who follow when they have the freedom not to.
We are all followers in some roles in our lives and leaders in others. Think
about what causes you to follow certain people, and then consider those traits
in your leadership roles. I don’t know about you, but when I am in a leadership
role, I do not want to be just taking a walk! The true test of quality
leadership is committed followers.
Have a blessed week!
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