TOP 5 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN

BEING A LEADER AND BEING A

FOLLOWER
WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND
ABOUT BEHAVIOR THEORY AND
SKILLS THEORY. WRITE DOWN
SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES
BETWEEN THE TWO?
• And [remember this:] when his Sustainer tried
Abraham by [His] commandments and the
latter fulfilled them, He said: "Behold, I shall
make thee a leader of men. "Abraham asked:
"And [wilt Thou make leaders] of my offspring
as well? "[God] answered: "My covenant does
not embrace the evildoers.“ 2:124
NO.1
•Leaders are willing to step up and take control
of a project or task. They enjoy a challenge and
embrace change as they know it will benefit
them in the long term.
•Followers have to be forced to drive a project
by their boss. They rarely, if ever, volunteer to
take on a project. This is the case even if the
positive aspects outweigh the negatives. They
are happy to go through life maintaining the
“status quo”.
NO.2
•Leaders show ingenuity, once they have a
general grasp for a project, they can strategically
plan the best way to achieve the final objective.
•Followers want direction, they need step by
step instruction. They require constant
assurance and approval, often as a means to
covering themselves should something go
wrong.
 QUIZ 2
• If quality of followers is that they want
direction, they need step by step instruction.
They require constant assurance and
approval, often as a means to covering
themselves should something go wrong then
what is the quality of leaders? ((10)
NO. 3
•Leaders are pro-active, and are not content with
simply waiting for the next step. They despise
inaction and are driven crazy by lack of
progress. They accept responsibility, and are
motivated by conquering obstacles in their way.
•Followers are re-active, content with inactivity, as
long as nobody is on their backs about it. Obstacles
throw them off course and they look to leaders to
re-build their confidence and set them back on the
right track.
NO.4
•Leaders drive projects and people to the finish
line. They are like freight trains, unstoppable
forces that will plough through any obstacle that
gets in their way. That doesn’t necessarily mean
that they plough through people that get in their
way. A good leader, will push teamwork rather
than individual achievements. They
compliment / complement members of the
group under their care in order to motivate team
members and get them to buy into their plan.
NO.4
•Followers are dragged across the finish line,
some kicking and screaming. Some, however,
may have found an inner strength that may
include them participating in the leadership
role next time round. Or they may have at least
learned enough to keep them from being part
of the carnage left behind in the future.
NO.5
•Leaders are not paralyzed by fear, they thrive
on it. They tackle it head on and show it who’s
leader.
•Followers stop when things get even a little
rough. They again look for re-assurance and can
let fear affect their decision making process.
Often the fear is without any real justification,
but maybe for some an excuse to walk away
from a challenge.
Self grading Exercise
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