The Courageous Follower: Standing Up To & For Our Leaders  -  by Ira Chaleff 

This updated edition of a modern classic on “followership” provides the keys to creating an environment in which leaders are vigorously supported in pursuing the organization’s mission and courageously confronted when their actions threaten the organization’s well-being.

 

For every leader there are dozens of followers who work closely with them. The Courageous Follower gives them the insights and tools needed to effectively partner with their leaders. It also speaks to leaders and their boards, offering essential guidance on how to foster a climate in which courageous followers are encouraged and heard.

 

The results it offers are nothing less than highly satisfying and productive working relationships, organizations that are saved from the consequences of serious missteps by leaders, and leaders whose careers are saved by honest and effective feedback from those who know them best.

 

Quotes from the book: 

“This book is dedicated to all those who have found themselves formally in the role of a follower and who acted on the courage of their convictions despite strong external pressure and cultural inhibitions against doing so…”

 

“Followers and leaders both orbit around the purpose; followers do not orbit around the leader.”

 

“The courageous follower is willing to both comfort and confront the leader, to assume additional responsibilities to relieve the leader, or to initiate dialogue to help the leader examine her own contribution to the overload.”

 

Reviews of the Book:  

“The Courageous Follower contains remarkable insight and a lot of practical advice that will be of enormous benefit to followers, and maybe even more benefit to leaders.”   -   General Walter Ulmer, Jr., CEO, Center for Creative Leadership

 

“The Courageous Follower is a godsend. Chaleff tackles business transformation with grace, and offers real-life solutions for even the most sticky situations.”   -   Independent Bookselling Toda