leadership lessons from the dancing guy
a leader is a “nut” until someone follows her. But if the leader treats the first followers as equals, there will soon be a movement. From Derek Sivers
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HiMaggi
I’m fascinated by the word and notion of “follower”, which can carry both negative and positive baggage with it.
Explored it a little here:
http://www.johnnylaird.net/2010/01/one-word/
J
I love this video. The idea that the first follower is as important if not more important than the thing they are following is really interesting and rings so true. The first follower is essentially also a leader. We see this a lot where first followers are looked to for acceptance of what the leader/where the movement is going. The influence of the first followers is vital in keeping the leader in check and building the movement below… I don’t know if that makes sense!?