I consider Followership to be the most significant concept of Module 6, Leadership and Followership. I believe it is the most critical element of the module for three reasons. Firstly, I want to fully understand and implement the tenants of being a good follower. Secondly, it is a major part the first charge given to me as a Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) in the United States Air Force (USAF). And thirdly, I will experience a significant amount of personal and professional improvement as I apply what I have learned. I will not always be the “leader” in every situation that I find myself in, and by exercising Followership, I will be able to adapt to the circumstances and lead those that I am responsible for as we face the challenges ahead.
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I will provide honest feedback and advice to them so that they know what I see as the mission, what I believe my role is, and how dedicated I am to it. And when I find myself at an impasse with a policy or decision, I will humbly offer solutions at an appropriate time while using my chain of command. These actions will allow my supervisors to correct me when I make a mistake and give me guidance on how to proceed. They will seek my feedback and advice because they will know that it is genuine. My peers will recognize me as an influential team member as I increase my commitment and performance and they, in turn, will become better followers because they will have an example to emulate. The Airman that I lead will grow and enhance their knowledge and skills because I will guide them with a clearer vision of the road ahead. I believe that the Module 6 reading best states the importance of Followership, in the line “One can’t be a good leader without first being a good follower.” And I think it is always best to start at the
I will provide honest feedback and advice to them so that they know what I see as the mission, what I believe my role is, and how dedicated I am to it. And when I find myself at an impasse with a policy or decision, I will humbly offer solutions at an appropriate time while using my chain of command. These actions will allow my supervisors to correct me when I make a mistake and give me guidance on how to proceed. They will seek my feedback and advice because they will know that it is genuine. My peers will recognize me as an influential team member as I increase my commitment and performance and they, in turn, will become better followers because they will have an example to emulate. The Airman that I lead will grow and enhance their knowledge and skills because I will guide them with a clearer vision of the road ahead. I believe that the Module 6 reading best states the importance of Followership, in the line “One can’t be a good leader without first being a good follower.” And I think it is always best to start at the