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2. 2 Followership Definition: An interactive role individuals play that complements the leadership role and is equivalent to it in importance for achieving team and organizational performance objectives. Note: The characteristics of a good leader are the same as a good follower. The skills of a good leader requires him/her to successfully shift from leadership to followership roles. In turn, good followers take the initiative to lead through self motivation and striving beyond the team and organization’s performance expectations. Reference: The Power of Followership – R. E. Kelley, 1992

3. 3 Followership Continuously equips themselves with useful skills needed within the team and organization Hold themselves to higher performance expectations than the organization requires Consistently uses his/her skills in whatever capacity the team needs them Accepts guidance or leadership from others Contributes to fill the performance gaps in leadership without need for self recognition Understands that leadership and followership are interdependent Bushido = Faithful Follower (Japanese – associated with high social standing) Reference: The Power of Followership – R. E. Kelley, 1992

4. 4 Demonstrates Job Competency and Self Initiative with Minimal Supervision Followership Behaviors Demonstrates Critical Thinking and Shares Creativity Builds Positive Relationships with Coworkers and Leaders Takes Responsibility For Own Career Development Speaks Up on Tough Viewpoints by Sharing a Different Perspective Consistent Performance and Represents the Interest of Leadership Searches Beyond Organizational Boundaries to Seek Resources for the Team Sets Action Oriented Goals that Align with Team Goals Offers Appropriate Influence to Leadership with Confidence Portrays the Image Of the Organization Demonstrates Ownership and Concern for Team Cohesion Reference: The Power of Followership – R. E. Kelley, 1992

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