Followership

/ˈfɑːloʊərʃɪp/ noun

Definition

The quality or practice of being a follower; the relationship between a leader and those who support or obey them.

Etymology

From 'follower' plus the suffix '-ship' meaning state or condition. 'Follower' comes from 'follow' plus '-er' (one who does something).

Kelly Says

Leadership gets all the attention, but followership is where most actual work happens—in fact, research shows the best leaders are often excellent followers first, knowing how to support a vision they believe in.

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