We
are all leaders and follower. The key question is how good a leader and
follower are we?
At some point in our lives we are all called to lead. Never is
the history of our country there has been a real need for leaders and follower
like now, today!
The question is: are you read to lead or to
follow? Otherwise you may need to get out of the way.
Why should
others follow you?
1.
Do they trust
you? Trust is the essence of leadership and followership.
2.
Are you skilled
and authentic? Have credibility and honesty with followers and provide them
with opportunities to get better.
3.
Are you a great
communicator? Are your channels of communication open? Care about your
followers. Communicate your vision and your cause. Tell captivating and
inspiring stories.
4.
What are your
strengths and weaknesses? Followers care about humility, humanity, and
vulnerability. Be open for feedback.
5.
Do your
followers know the cost and the prize for following you? Clarify the risks
and rewards. Help followers achieve their dreams.
6. Do your followers know what is expected of
them? There is more to being a great follower than meets the eye. The
principles for being a great follower are: instant response, initiative,
imagination, integrity, inquire, inform, and involve (from the book Follow to Lead www.follow-to-lead.com read the book and find out why leaders are precious, follower
priceless!)
7.
Do your
followers feel comfortable, energized, and inspired when they are around you?
Followers want authenticity, excitement, significance,
and community. In a real community people have faith in each other;
therefore, they believe, behave, and belong.
The bottom line is “do your follower have faith in you?” If they do you are on your
way to leaving a legacy.
Be blessed and be a blessing to others!
Carlos Fontana, President of Phalanx
Co-author of the book Follow to Lead (The 7 Principles to Being
a Great Follower)
Author of the book PRICELESS (Sixty-Six Simple Stories of
Reflection, Love, and Legacy)
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