Followers

The concept of followership is crucial to the leadership process today. In the past, followers were not viewed as important whatsoever. They were viewed as puppets that had no potential to make a change. In the new paradigm, followers are just as important as leaders. There are several behavioral styles of followers: alienated, conformist, pragmatists, passive, and effective. Alienated followers have a positive affect on the organization largely because they think in benefit of themselves

different definitions, but these definitions carry a common factor, influence. This case is supported by Maxwell (1993 p;1) who simply states "leadership is influence." Going by this we decipher that a leader must exercise a degree of control over his followers, as well on his organisation. As we shall see later in this article, this holds true for both leadership theories I will discuss in this article. Transformational Leadership Transformational leadership promotes for building commitment to an organisations

details charismatic leadership: The term itself means the endowment of divine grace was quality possessed by leaders independent of society or a quality possessed by leaders independent of society or a quality dependent on its recognition by followers. The term has taken on a number of different but over-lapping meanings: leaders magical qualities; an emotional bond between leader and led; dependence on a father figure by the masses; popular

be a paradigm shift in leadership theories and qualities that is focusing on the relationship of the leader to his or her subordinates as well as the population they are serving. Parris and Peachey state “leadership is a skill used to influence followers in an organization to work enthusiastically towards goals specifically identified for the common good” (Parris & Peachey, 2013, p. 377). The paradigm shift is occurring secondary to the public downfall in recent years

Judea about 33 A.D. Buddhism impacted its followers by showing how they could be a better person and focus on themselves and not on others. In addition, Judaism impacted its followers by making their religion the center of their lives and lives their lives righteously by following the Ten Commandments. Lastly, Christianity impacted its followers by indicating God's care for his followers through the teachings of Jesus.              Buddhism impacted its followers by showing how one can be a better person

attitude, they will most likely be more productive. “Charisma or idealized influence is, the degree to which the leader behaves in admirable ways and displays convictions and takes stands that cause followers to identify with the leader who has a clear set of values and acts as a role model for the followers” (Warrilow, 2012). Steve Jobs was a computer designer, executive and innovator, as well as an all-around role model for many people

uprooted his followers and isolated them in Jonestown, Guyana. Jones began instructing his followers to commit a revolutionary suicide (Twemlow 224). The People’s Temple’s actions concerned many family members and outsiders, which sparked Congressman Leo Ryan’s involvement. Congressman Leo Ryan and some reporters were on a mission to rescue Americans from Jonestown. On November 18, 1978, Jim Jones was paranoid that his reign over Jonestown would come crashing down when some of his followers went with

directive behaviors to specific situations. Every situation is unique which is why different methods should be applied accordingly, depending on the dynamics of the situation. To determine what behaviors are needed, a leader must analyze his or her followers’ commitment and competence. On the Situational Leadership Questionnaire, the developmental level questions were answer correctly, to what actions should take place in every situation. The language and phrasing in each situation were huge indicators

A leader is someone who has the ability to influence followers that have the same determination and outcomes for change as they do. Not all leaders are famous people, or people in high positions of power. There are leaders all around us. They are just ones that possess leadership qualities that not all people have. This does not mean though that they are born leaders. This also doesn’t mean that all leaders are good leaders. They can also harm society, like Hitler. People build their leadership

beatitudes tell you to embody, puts Christ followers at somewhat of a disadvantage because of the selfish, deceitful nature of humans. The blessing or reward that accompanies these beatitudes aren’t for this world, and by this it introduces the notion of kingdom that is far greater than this world. This supports the concept of sacrificing and enduring persecution in this world, so you are rewarded in eternity. The sermon then strikes a metaphoric comparison with followers of Christ being the salt of the earth