02/04/2026
This Harvard Business Review article explores how some of today’s most effective leaders built success by listening deeply, learning constantly, and relying on the expertise of others. In a complex, fast-changing world, leadership and followership are not opposites but a shared, fluid practice. This article argues that the best leaders master five core followership skills: active listening, prioritizing purpose over personal credit, reliable ex*****on, constructive dissent, and coachability. When leaders model humility, curiosity, and openness to feedback, they reduce blind spots, build trust, and create high-performing teams. The takeaway: the leaders people most want to follow are those who know how—and when—to follow first.
https://hbr.org/2026/01/the-best-leaders-are-great-followers?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email