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Leaders and followers: what tango teaches

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This lesson illustrates the symbiotic relationship that exists between leaders and followers. So much time and emphasis is spent building leadership muscles that sometimes we forget followership skills are as equally important to accomplishment, as is leadership.

Research some roles that are generally considered positions of authority. Take the military, for example. Do you consider First Sergeants to be leaders, followers, or both? Explain.

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