leader,good follower

1. Leader set direction, build an inspiring vision to guide their people to the right destination
and assists his followers to serve the organization as a whole by using their unique skills.
Leadership: The art of guiding others to create a result that wouldn’t have happened
otherwise.
Good follower characteristics :
Make Judgements
Good work ethics
Competence
Honesty
Courage
Loyalty
Discretion
Ego management

2. Kelly’s model of follower behavior :
SURVIVORS: Mediocre performers, Rarely committed to work/group goals.
ALIENATED FOLLOWERS: Passive, critical thinking , Criticize, but never offer constructive
support.
EFFECTED FOLLOWERS: Active/ independent, critical thinking, Problem solvers. Have ability
to work with others. Reflect on goals of an organization.
YES PEOPLE : Readily carry out orders uncritically. Do not like making decisions & constantly
seeks approval & guidance from their leaders.
SHEEP: Passive/ dependent, uncritical thinking, Lack initiative, Do not play an active role,
Simply comply with any order given
Theories of leadership :
Trait Theory : Focuses on personal qualities & characteristics that differentiate
leaders from non-leaders.
Behavioral theory : focus on leaders’ actions and behaviors.
Contingency Theory : focus on environment in which the leader exists.
Situational leadership model: Leaders change their leadership style according to a situation
based on followers Willingness and Readiness.
Leadership traits:

3. Leadership Styles :
DEMOCRATIC STYLE
AUTOCRATIC STYLE
LAISSEZ- FAIRE STYLE
CONCLUSION
Good leaders are likely to be good followers. Leader behavior should
demonstrate a concern for people; it enhances follower well-being.
Leaders need to alter approaches based on circumstances. All
entrepreneurs are leaders but all leaders are not entrepreneurs. A
follower follows his leader and the leader in turn follows the rules of
the organization. It mean that a person should be flexible either to
work as a leader or as a follower. A great leader starts off as a great
follower.