Behind every great leader
are great followers.
A great leader wouldn’t be
a great leader
without them.
Great followers enjoy being great followers.
They do what leaders often refer to
as ‘grunt work’,
work that is necessary,
often essential,
but not exciting.
They do this work well
and happily.
They also protect the leader.
Why?
Because the leader protects them.
When great leaders are promoted,
they ensure their great followers benefit also.
(A good thing to remember
when there’s a change in leadership.)
Because great followers are rare,
great leaders often take them with them
where-ever they go.
Great leaders will take the blame
for their followers’ rare mistakes.
You will never be a great leader
without nurturing a group of great followers.
When you find one,
take care of him or her.