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I JUST DON’T UNDERSTAND this new generation! I don’t think I expect too much from my people. I just want them to be good followers. It seems like no one is interested in being a good follower anymore,” Brent concluded with a tone of despair.

“I agree that followership is important, Bill, but maybe you are too concerned about members of your department following rather than leading,” Mary responded calmly.

“Don’t get me wrong Mary. I do believe in empowerment but I am the manager here, and I believe that I need to be the one that provides the leadership, the vision and direction for our efforts. I feel I do a pretty good job of that but I still find that my employees try to head ...

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