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What is the main characteristic of a follower according to the Cambridge English dictionary?
As a first line supervisor, you should have great interest in, support, and believe in.....
What did Dr. Kelley emphasize about the importance of followers in organizations?
Why does the text mention that everyone will always have a boss?
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What does the text suggest if an individual always feels that the problem lies with their boss or team members?
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How does the text describe the best leaders' approach to leadership?
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What is the importance of having a conversation with your boss, as stated in the text?
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Why is it crucial to meet with your boss even if she doesn't initiate the conversation?
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What happens if there is a misunderstanding or misalignment of expectations with your boss?
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What should you do if your boss does not set clear goals and expectations for you?
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High thinking, low engagement. They are independent critical thinkers who constantly point out all the negative aspects of the organization.
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In what circumstance is it suggested that you might be working for a good leader?
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Low thinking, low engagement. Lack any qualities of an exemplary follower. They have no commitment or engagement, lack any initiative or responsibility, and rely on the leader to do all the thinking for them.
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High thinking, high engagement. These followers are the foundation of a successful organization. They are consistent, innovative, and dedicated.
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What role did Paul play during the author's DUI training?
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They still remain critical thinkers, but they no longer believe in the mission.
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________ followers adopt this style to cope with a leader who expects his followers to act this way. Other times they reflect a hiring failure by the organization. Somehow, they slipped through but should never have been hired.
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________ often were once exemplary followers who also experienced a leadership failure. Somewhere in their career, they worked for an authoritarian boss who, through their rigid style, drove the critical thinking out of them.
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What was the author's initial reaction to hiring the newest member of their team?
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If possible, how can you lead your boss?
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What is the main purpose of the scenario the author presents about a child receiving an award for being the 'Best Follower in Class'?
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What should you do if your boss is micromanaging you
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What is the author's implied view on the importance of developing both leadership and followership skills?
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According to the passage, what is the primary goal when dealing with 'sheep' employees?
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What is recommended as a strategy for building trust with 'sheep' employees?
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How should you respond when 'sheep' employees show engagement in their duties?
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What is the purpose of giving 'cynic' employees a problem or project to work on?
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What does the 'thorn' represent in the context of cynics?
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Which group of employees are often neglected?
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Study Notes
Leadership and Followership
- As a leader, it's essential to reflect on your behavior and consider the possibility that you might be the problem, not your team.
- Clarity from your boss is crucial; ideally, they will set clear goals and expectations for you, and you should pay attention, take notes, and ask questions.
- If your boss doesn't initiate this conversation, take the initiative to meet with them and clarify expectations.
- Expectations define what you need to do to be successful, and a misunderstanding or misalignment of expectations can lead to frustration and failure.
Understanding Your Role
- As a first-line supervisor, you should have a great interest in, support, and believe in the mission of your department.
- Great leaders and followers support and believe in the mission of their organization.
- Kelley stated, "Organizations stand or fall partly on the basis of how well their leaders lead, but partly also on the basis of how well their followers follow."
The Followership Model
- The Followership Model involves recognizing and rewarding efforts, building trust, and giving tasks to complete to move individuals towards organizational engagement.
- There are different types of followers, including:
- Thorns: obstacles who complain about the organization and need to have their issues addressed.
- Sheep: individuals who need direction and require building trust and accountability to become critically thinking and engaged.
Effective Leadership
- Great leaders lead by example and focus on constructive problem-solving.
- Effective leaders recognize and reward efforts, give tasks to complete, and hold individuals accountable.
- Courageous conversations may be necessary with underperforming individuals, but don't jump to this conversation too early.
The Importance of Followership
- Followership is often viewed negatively, but it's essential to recognize its importance in any organization.
- Follower or followership is often treated as a dirty word, but it's a critical aspect of any team or organization.
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