EPISODE · Oct 22, 2024 · 49 MIN
Being a Leading Follower
from More Than a Lumpy Jumper · host Bridge Forster and Bobby Davis
In this episode, Bobby and Bridge dive into the fascinating dynamics between leadership and followership, exploring how followers play a critical role in organisational success. Following the insights from thought leaders like Barbara Kellerman and Robert Kelley, they break down the five followership styles. And through real-world examples and personal stories, they discuss how good followers can challenge leaders, promote teamwork, and contribute to a thriving organisational culture. Whether you're a leader or follower, this episode will leave you thinking about how both roles work together for success. Tune in for “Being a Leading Follower” and see where the convo takes you. Links A British Army Followership Doctrine Note.pdf (mod.uk) Followership - the great skill of Leadership Kelley's model for followership Followership: How Followers Are Creating Change and Changing Leaders: Barbara Kellerman: Amazon.com The Art of Followership: How Great Followers Create Great Leaders and Organizations: Ronald E. Riggio, Ira Chaleff, Jean Lipman-Blumen: Amazon.com Encouraging critical thinking in the workplace A Leader is Made by a First Follower (YouTube) What Is Followership? 14 Qualities of Good Followers | Indeed.com The 10 Rules of Good Followership: Meilinger.pdf (govleaders.org) How Followership leads to Leadership: Clive Barrow (TedX) Turn the ship around Manager meets the monkey- Ken Blanchard
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In this episode, Bobby and Bridge dive into the fascinating dynamics between leadership and followership, exploring how followers play a critical role in organisational success. Following the insights from thought leaders like Barbara Kellerman and Robert Kelley, they break down the five followership styles. And through real-world examples and personal stories, they discuss how good followers can challenge leaders, promote teamwork, and contribute to a thriving organisational culture. Whether you're a leader or follower, this episode will leave you thinking about how both roles work together for success. Tune in for “Being a Leading Follower” and see where the convo takes you. Links A British Army Followership Doctrine Note.pdf (mod.uk) Followership - the great skill of Leadership Kelley's model for followership Followership: How Followers Are Creating Change and Changing Leaders: Barbara Kellerman: Amazon.com The Art of Followership: How Great Followers Create Great Leaders and Organizations: Ronald E. Riggio, Ira Chaleff, Jean Lipman-Blumen: Amazon.com Encouraging critical thinking in the workplace A Leader is Made by a First Follower (YouTube) What Is Followership? 14 Qualities of Good Followers | Indeed.com The 10 Rules of Good Followership: Meilinger.pdf (govleaders.org) How Followership leads to Leadership: Clive Barrow (TedX) Turn the ship around Manager meets the monkey- Ken Blanchard
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