Although leaders and aspiring leaders will benefit, too, from its sage and down-to-earth advice, Followership: A Practical Guide to Surviving Leaders is really for the rest of us. This is a book for the unsung heroes of the workplace, the ones who get the work done. It provides real, practical guidance for those navigating the modern workplace. Masterfully written, the book is a must-read for everyone ranging from those who are just starting their careers, to those midway up the corporate ladder, and even those at the top. Good followers make the best leaders.
Most organizations achieve their greatest successes despite their leaders, not because of them. It's all about the followers. It has always been all about the followers. And yet all we ever hear about is leadership. Until now. The emerging management field of followership is finally giving the rank-and-file their due. And it's about time.