Can there be leaders without followers Why?

Developed by our friend and colleague Gordon Curphy, Ph. D. Although the importance of a good leader cannot be denied, followers also play an equally important, if often overlooked, role in the success of any group or organization.

Can you be a leader if no one follows?

In most organizations, the days of blind allegiance to titular leaders are long gone. People don’t trust their leader. Bad bosses are also the #1 source of stress on the job—and stress leads to reduced performance, poor health, and higher turnover.

Are leaders more important than followers?

Without followers there are no leaders. For any project or organization to succeed, there must be people who willingly and effectively follow, just as there must be those who willingly and effectively lead. Individuals are more often followers than leaders.

What is leadership without followership?

Northouse explains how influence is “being concerned with how the leader affects followers and that without influence, leadership does not exist” (pg. 6.).

Why are some people leaders and others followers?

The brain of humans with leadership qualities are conscious of their emotions and are able to control and mediate their responses to their own emotions. This is an essential quality which differentiates leaders from followers. This is also called Emotional Intelligence.

Why you choose to be a follower?

We all choose to be followers at different times of our lives because it’s the easy way out and sometimes we don’t care enough to change. But think about how much different our society might be if we all took pride in helping others, spreading love and motivating others for the common good.

Do you prefer to be a leader or a follower?

“I like to think of myself as both a good leader and follower. I approach each situation differently, and I respond to what it needs from me. I enjoy leading projects that relate to my strengths, but I’m also happy to follow the lead of others who may be a better fit.