Until now, we have focused more on the leadrs. There has been much education on leadership but the complaints on organizations and leaders do not easily disappear in reality. But leaders alone cannot create the ideal organization. Great followers are necessary for successful organizations. What is the role of followers and the meaning of followership that supports leadership?
Until now, we have only focused on leaders. If, however, the followers do not properly play their roles, the leadership becomes meaningless. Leaders were once followers and most of the leaders possess both aspects of a leader and a follower, playing both roles at the same time. How can one become a great follower and what is the role of followers?
Past or present, managing the boss is a difficult assignment for members of an organization. Although the secret of leadership is indeed embracement, a boss who listens carefully to the words of his members is rare in reality. Before blaming the boss, what would be a wise solution from the follower's point of view? Today, we talk about how to make the boss stand on my side.
Many books, classes and media deal with the "qualifications of a leader". But because no one really talks about the qualifications of a follower, people whine more rather than initiate any change as they get more exposed to education related to leadership. Remember that managing the boss is the responsibility of followers. What are the must-do's for managing the boss?
A person who does not know how to follow others cannot become a good leader. At most organizations, there are more members who complain than be happy about their relationships with the boss. What should we avoid to manage the boss?
Are you trying to find the right moment to make an opposing comment to the boss' opinion? You want to do it but you can neither say no nor hide it. It is not easy to talk straight to a boss in an organization. It is necessary to master a high level of "talking straight" skills for the

1. Be a Great Follower
2. Understand Desires and Demands of your superior
3. Manage your superior Ⅰ ? Must-do Things
4. Manage your superior Ⅱ: Must not do things
5. Talk straight to superior wisely
6. Sell Issue to Superior
7. Make Superior a Mentor
8. Read the Purse of Power
9. Find the key to be an exemplary follower
10. Be a Professional rather than a Slave
Author : HRI
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