The "Follower" Label

Think about what comes to mind when you think of followers (or followership) and whether these terms generally used in a positive or negative sense. Contemplate the characteristics we may traditionally associate with followers regarding business and profession.

After watching the "Dancing Man" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ consider whether your feelings or thoughts have changed.

Answer the following:

1. In the video, what is some of the terminology the narrator uses that shows that he recognizes the importance of the "followership?" 2. In the video, the narrator says that the leader embraces the first follower as an equal. Remember a time when you embraced as an equal or felt empowered as a follower. What caused you to feel this way?

3. What role does the leader play in empowering followers? 4. In the video, the narrator says that new followers emulate followers - not the leaders? Do you agree or disagree?