“Come, follow me, Jesus said, and I will make you fishers of men” (Matt.4:19). In order for an individual to become a good leader, she must first become an effective follower. Jesus spent three years helping his twelve understand the concept of following. West Point Military Academy develops good military leaders by teaching cadets how to follow. This principle suggests that leaders, no matter their station, should seek to establish a relationship wherein they are a follower. Wrestling with the issues of followership will crystallize the intricacies of leading others.
Advertisement
