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Great Leadership Is About Followship, Not Just Leadership
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Great Leadership Is About Followship, Not Just Leadership

We often think great leadership is about vision, influence, and authority. But what if it’s really about something else?

On The Growth Addicts Podcast, Maxine Laceby, co-founder of Absolute Collagen, shared a game-changing insight: “What makes me a great leader is I don’t lead, I get people to follow. I think you need followship.”

True leadership isn’t about control - it’s about creating an environment where people choose to follow because they trust you, believe in your vision, and feel empowered.

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