Jane,
I always come away with several HUGE take-aways from your posts!  Thank you!

Here's my first one:
"Neither condition is a job title. They’re roles we willingly choose to fill."  I've always known that being the leader was a role I choose willingly, but hadn't really thought about "choosing" to be a follower.  Most of the time I think people feel like being a follower is something that is forced on them, outside of their choosing.  Truth is that if that's the case, they truly aren't a follower... they may be a part of the crowd, a spectator or critic, but not an authentic follower.


"Both roles recognize the value of moral courage."  I think this is the most vital part of being a leader or follower.  Whether the person is a leader or a follower, there will be challenging times, times where their ethics and values will be tested.  Courage is not an accessory... it's a mandatory!

Thank you for the reminder and the challenges!