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Bob Galen & Josh Anderson
Great Leaders Are Great Followers First
32 minutes Posted Jan 12, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Supportive Followership: Characteristics and Behaviors
The Balance of Disagreement and Commitment
The Role of Trust and Loyalty in Followership
Navigating Change: The Follower's Perspective
Embracing Humility and Open-Mindedness
The Art of Being Coachable
Public vs. Private Support: The Fine Line
Final Thoughts on Leadership and Followership
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Great leaders aren't born—they're made through great followership. Bob and Josh explore why mastering the art of following is essential to leading, including Amazon's "disagree and commit" principle, how to support without being a yes-person, and why you should never embarrass your leader in public. Real stories from football fields and conference rooms reveal what separates good followers from great ones.


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