There is a lot of stigma surrounding being a follower. In fact, many people don’t want to be called a follower. But just as leadership is an art, so is followership.

Option 1: There is a lot of stigma surrounding being a follower. In fact, many people don’t want to be called a follower. But just as leadership is an art, so is followership. Complete exercise 18-4, “Putting Your Best Foot Forward,” and do the following:

Report your score.

Give the evaluation.

Discuss how you can improve your followership skills.

Compare and contrast followership and leadership.

Option 2: Discuss a situation in your work life where you need to develop a plan to improve performance. Use the Four-Step method for problem solving, discuss each step that you would take and how you would take it.

Follow-Up Post Instructions

Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

Writing Requirements

Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)

Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)

APA format for in-text citations and list of references