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July 13, 2021
Courageous Followership in the Military
Courageous Followership in the Military
Article by Lt. Col. Karri Roman, 375th Health Care Operations Squadron commander / Published July 12, 2021 @ Scott Airforce Base website.
The Airman is a courageous follower who takes risk. They ask questions and challenge the status quo; after all, a supervisor���s response such as ���because that���s the way we���ve always done it��� is rarely accepted. The courageous follower will understand their own values and convictions enough to discuss conflict...
July 1, 2021
Followership changed my Life
Splendid and inspiring article by my friend and colleague Marc Hurwitz published on ILA���s (Intenational Leadership Association) June 2021 Interface Newsletter.

June 23, 2021
First reactions to A Celebration of Followership
First reactions to A Celebration of Followership
Let me share with you the first reactions to my latest book A Celebration of Followership.
Book review at Lulu bookstore by Bruce Pascoe, experienced instructor with a demonstrated history of working in the professional training & coaching industry.
This book is very important as a history of the study of followership and as a fascinating record of Ira���s own significant followership journey. However, to me, it is even more important as an i...
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April 30, 2021
Intelligent Disobedience in Myanmar
intelligent disobedience in myanmar
The acts by members of the Myanmar diplomatic community, and other Myanmar professionals and citizens who are refusing to support a military coup, are examples of the bravery and integrity required of courageous followers as they practice intelligent disobedience and, when required, civil disobedience.

Opinion by Thet Htar Mya Yee San published by The Washington Post on April 28, 2021.
Thet Htar Mya Yee San is the second secretary...
April 12, 2021
Stand up to abuse of authority
stand up to abuse of authority
Article by Ira Chaleff published by The Washington Post on April 7, 20021.James Hohmann’s April 1 op-ed, “The Chauvin trial’s lesson: We cannot be silent,” was necessary, sobering and dismaying. Mr. Hohmann documented several witnesses to the actions of Derek Chauvin that resulted in George Floyd’s death. None acted as passive “bystanders,” yet their doing the right thing in vocally intervening did not prevent the tragedy.
February 1, 2021
Followership: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Article by Ira Chaleff recently published on International Leadership Association (ILA) website.
Leadership for the Greater Good: Reflections on Today���s Challenges From Around the World.Followership: The Good, the Bad, and the UglyThe past 12 months have vividly demostraded the the crucial role followership plays in our communal life. Ira Chaleff explores the best and worts of last year.

August 30, 2020
The latest Followership book is out!
The latest Followership book is out!
Foreword by Ira ChaleffThis is a book that could not have been written even a few years ago. The knowledge it contains—how to effectively teach followership—had not been developed until very recently…
It turns out there are multiple barriers to teaching followership including language, culture, and even religious beliefs. This is the first book I know of that identifies these issues and presents hard-won, practical strategies, tact...
July 9, 2020
Connect, Collaborate, & Create
I am delighted to share this unique podcast on leading and following, created by my two immensely talented friends, Scott Allen and Sharna Fabiano. I learn more about the follower-leader relationship from Sharna than from anyone else working in this space.Connect, Collaborate, & Create

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May 17, 2020
Leading & Following in Remote Webcam Portraits
Leading & Following in Remote Webcam Portraits
Once again, Sharna Fabiano has produced a gorgeous and novel perspective on the creative follower-leader dynamic.
Key Leadership Traits:
Developing a Vision Providing Direction Making Decisions
Key Followership Traits:
Offering Possibilities Exploring Ideas Responding to Requests
Leading & Following in Remote Webcam Portraits
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