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EPISODE · Mar 8, 2026 · 33 MIN

Followership in the CEO-Board Relationship - Otto Henfling

from Lead & Follow · host Sharna Fabiano

Send Fan Mail by Text!Otto Henfling brings a distinctive lead–follow lens to the board–CEO relationship, helping boards govern well and CEOs both lead decisively and follow faithfully in service of mission. He is a consultant and governance advisor in Australia with more than 20 years’ experience in the for-purpose sector, including 15 years as a CEO. He also has over 20 years of board experience, including a substantial period as Chair. He works extensively with boards and CEOs on governance, role clarity, risk, and strategic alignment. Otto is currently completing a PhD exploring trust and followership in human services organisations, examining how leaders and followers sustain common purpose in complex environments. Episode ReferencesChristian Monö, Why We FollowS2 E21: Natural Followership - Chris MonöS4 E4: Collaborationship is our Superpower - Chris MonöJoseph Rost, Leadership for the Twenty-First CenturyGlobal Followership Conferenceswww.globalfollowership.comConnect with Otto Henfling Trusted Leadership Consulting: trustedleadership.com.au Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/ottohenfling/ Support the show*Get a discounted coach session with Sharna with promo code PODCAST https://www.sharnafabiano.com/coaching/Order the book: Lead & Followhttps://www.amazon.com/Lead-Follow-Dance-Inspired-Teamwork/dp/1646632796/Support the Show!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1735834/support

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Send Fan Mail by Text! Otto Henfling brings a distinctive lead–follow lens to the board–CEO relationship, helping boards govern well and CEOs both lead decisively and follow faithfully in service of mission. He is a consultant and governance advisor in Australia with more than 20 years’ experience in the for-purpose sector, including 15 years as a CEO. He also has over 20 years of board experience, including a substantial period as Chair. He works extensively with boards and CEOs on governanc...

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