Followership: Conclusion

(This post is part of a mini-series entitled Followership. You can find the rest of the series in the topics on the right.) The big picture of all that we talked about through this mini-series is that you lay a solid foundation for being the best leader you can be. This is easy to see [...]

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Followership Part 10: Weaknesses

(This post is part of a mini-series entitled Followership, previous post links are provided below.) As you gain knowledge of how your leader is built, their processes and tasks. You will notice quickly what areas they are strong in. You will want to help them exploit those areas for the best of your overall mission. [...]

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Followership Part 9: Questions???

(This post is a continuation of a mini-series entitled Followership, previous post links are provided below.) Having questions is never a bad thing. One of my mentor’s, Dennis Wilhite, always says that “without questions there is no learning.”  I agree. The quality of your questions however, determines the quality of your education. If you do [...]

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Followership Part 8: Helping those you follow

(This post is a continuation of a mini-series entitled Followership, previous post links are provided below.) As you are looking for ways to grow as a leader you will continue looking for ways to improve your relationships with the people around you. This includes not only learning from your leaders but also learning your leaders. [...]

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Followership Part 7: Reluctant Respect

(This post is a continuation of a Mini-series entitled Followership, previous post links are provided below.) Have you ever worked under or along side of someone who you did not respect? In the military or in business this is something that will happen often. First thing is first, remember that they are growing as well. [...]

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Followership Part 6: Why you are not leading

(This post is a continuation of a mini-series entitled Followership, all previous post links are provided below.) Once you have spent time developing your self you will begin noticing that they way you work with people plays a massive role in your development as a leader. I have heard it said that, “If you want [...]

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