My followership definitely changes according to how much agency I feel I have in a situation. At the beginning of my career I was definitely more of a 'Yes' person - less critical in my thinking but still active. I'd like to think I've developed into an effective follower, although at times I will become Alienated Follower if a leader acts in a way that is against my political or ethical beliefs. I can also move into an independent survival mode as the workload piles up and I begin to communicate less with leadership.
At times i have not questioned leadership when i can see a possibly better way as i thought it might seem not my place - this is a yes person trait and i need speak up to be an effective follower. It is a balancing acti - no leader wants to have to reflect and justify every time they give a direction with a follower when a decision has been made - perhaps though they are wise to, as a way of empowering others.
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