February 2002
Beginner to intermediate
240 pages
3h 16m
English
An executive was once asked: “What makes a great leader?” His answer was: “Great followers!” Although he was being a bit flippant, there was some truth in his answer. Leaders get things done through others. And no matter what a leader does, if followers don’t respond, then the leader fails. So successful leaders do have successful followers.
Is there anything you should look for in employees that might increase the likelihood that they’ll make good followers? Yes!
They manage themselves well. Effective followers are able to think for themselves. They can work independently and without close supervision.
They are committed to a purpose outside themselves. Effective followers are committed to something—a ...
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