Talk: Followership - sometimes leadership can go f*ck itself

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Title:	Followership - sometimes leadership can go f*ck itself
Short synopsis:	Followership is the willingness to work with others as part of a team with a leader to accomplish defined goals. This session digs into "followership", my journey from using it in a negative light through to the realisation that it is a very powerful term and what it means to be a good follower. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer understanding of followership & some tips for being the best follower you can be! Max size: 500 chars
Long synopsis (optional):	This session is a reflection on a terrible gig I took which pushed me way out of my comfort zone & left me burnt out, ready to leave the world of software development behind altogether. After stumbling across the term “followership”, I initially used it to justify my retreat into my comfort zone - I just want to be led for a while, let someone else take the helm whilst I sort my noggin out. After reading more into the topic, I’m discovering how powerful & neglected a term it actually is. As with most things, the term is more nuanced than it first appears, such as the different types of followers, their associated behaviours & the contexts in which they operate. Also, the myth that each of us can lead in all aspects of our lives - this just isn’t feasible! Takeaways: - What followership is - You can’t have leadership without followership - All leaders were once followers & still are in certain contexts - The different types of followers - Tips for being a great follower (e.g. grit, judgement, capability, transparency, courage, loyalty) Max size: 5000 chars
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