Forbes had an article on leadership secrets that folks don’t talk about. It was pretty well written a spot on as far as I can see. The writer wants to distinguish that the manufacturing style command structure is going away and to be a great leader, you have to be a great follower as well. Here’s their list:

• Great Followers Seize the Initiative
• Great Followers Create their Own Job
• Great Followers are Coachable
• Great Followers Anticipate
• Great Followers are Great Communicators
• Great Followers are Goal Driven
• Great Followers Show Don’t Tell
• Great Followers Earn Trust
• Great Followers Offer Solutions
• Great Followers are Compassionate
• Great Followers are Loyal