Discussion: Leaders and Followers

In multiple professions, leaders might lead in one situation, but follow in another. For example, a manager might lead a specific team but still report up to a director, or a member of upper management, in a follower capacity. Consider what you read in the module resources, then consider your own past and current roles. Describe a time when you were a leader or a follower on a team in a given situation.

In your initial post, do the following:

  • In the subject line of your post, indicate whether you are providing an example of yourself as a leader or a follower.
  • Briefly describe the situation.
  • Indicate why you feel you were either a leader or a follower in the given situation.
  • Engage with at least two of your peers posts.
    • If you shared an example of yourself in a follower role, make an effort to respond to someone who shared an example of themselves in a leader role, and vice versa. This type of engagement will encourage diverse perspectives and deeper discussions.
  • Take a position as either a leader or a follower.
    • When responding, assume the role of someone on the team in either a leadership or a follower position. In your response, discuss the following questions:
      • How do the dynamics of the leader-follower relationship contribute to team success?
      • What strategies would you use in this role to support team collaboration and productivity?
      • How does your role influence communication and decision making within the team?

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