The focus on leaders and leadership often has led to overlooking or underestimating the importance of followers and followership. In Essentials of Followership: Rethinking the Leadership Paradigm with Purpose, Linville and Rennaker explore a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in what they refer to as the leadership system. Enthusiastically endorsed by Barbara Kellerman, Ira Chaleff, Ron Riggio, Marc Hurwitz, and others, this new book represents the very first follower textbook. As Riggio wrote, “the novice student will gain a complete understanding of the leadership-followership paradigm, while more experienced scholars will appreciate the deep-dive into the multi-faceted world of followership.”
Paperback and eBook versions are now available at Kendall Hunt Publishing and Amazon (see the home page for direct links to both sites). Faculty may also request a review copy at the link on the home page. Essentials of Followership also offers many instructor resources, such as sample syllabi, slide decks, test banks, and more. Faculty, whatever your favorite primary leadership text happens to be (such as one of Northouse's texts), Essentials of Followership is the perfect companion text to complement your courses!
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